Ronald Daughenbaugh Obituary

Ronald Dale Daughenbaugh

Ronald Dale Daughenbaugh, 73, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He is now at peace with his beloved wife, Debra Ann Daughenbaugh.

Ron was born October 30, 1951, to Cletus and Helen (Nye) Daughenbaugh in Tiffin. On November 21, 1970, he married the love of his life, Debra, who went to be with the Lord May 24, 2020.

Ron is survived by his daughter, Dale Ann Fitch of Tiffin; son, Ronald (Amy) Daughenbaugh, of Tiffin; grandchildren, Shelby (Derek) Bloom, Cole Daughenbaugh, Halie (Austin) Bryant, Roni Lynn (Logan) Walker and Collin Fitch; great-grandchildren, Garson, Brantley, Briar, Braylee, Colter and Nova; brothers, Cletus (Connie) Daughenbaugh and Larry Daughenbaugh, both of Tiffin; sisters, Sharon Breese, Deb Daughenbaugh and Rachel Kimble, all of Fostoria and Beverly (Jim) Myers of Clyde; sister-in-law, Lynda Daughenbaugh of Republic; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved with all his heart.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra; brothers, Charles, Robert and Raymond; sisters, Geraldine Lenz, Gloria Meyers and infant twin sisters, Margaret and Mary.

As a young man, Ron proudly served in the United States Army. Ron worked at American Standard and Data Documents, however, the most rewarding time of his life was coaching for Tiffin D League for 30 plus years. Ron made an impact on everyone he came in contact with. Nobody was a stranger to Ron. Ron was a character who lived life out loud and didn't give much thought to what others thought of him. His most cherished times were spending it with family. Ron was an avid OSU, Browns and Indians fan.

Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2025, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory. We ask everyone to dress in your scarlet and gray attire. Funeral Service will be at 4 p.m. followed by military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.