BLATZ, Ronald J., age 62 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Kettering Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Lois A. Blatz. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Blatz; sons and daughters in-law, Christopher and Angela Blatz, Nicholas and Kristin Blatz; brother, David Blatz; grandchildren, Harley, Aiden, Isabelle, Sophia and Anderson Joseph; half-sister, Jane Manjarrez, and parents in-law, Lawrence and Helen Henson. Ron was a member of East Dayton Baptist Church for 43 years. He worked at Merchant Security Services for over 20 years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at East Dayton Baptist Church, 1380 Spaulding Rd., with Pastor Brian Kershaw officiating. Interment will be held at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. The family will receive relative and friends at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. on Wednesday, May 29 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
