C Ron Wolters

Charles Ronald Wolters passed peacefully in his sleep March 14, 2024 at Village Green Assisted Living in Greenville, OH. Ron was born March 4,1933 near Woodington, OH. He was the son of William and Merle Wolter. Ron attended Avery School, which was a one room country school, from 1st -8th grade. He graduated from Greenville High School and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. Ron’s Navy service was in Naval Air Sea Rescue and took him to Air Stations in Norfolk, VA; Memphis,TN; Lake Hurst, NJ; Jacksonville, FL and four Naval carriers. It was in Memphis,TN that Ron met his forever sweetheart, Jean Delashmitt. They married on Oct.16,1952 and were together 71 years. Ron’s Naval experience led him to quite a career as an Electro-Mechanical Field Supervisor Engineer in Aviation. His work included Aero-Products in Vandalia, OH; Allison in Indianapolis, IN; Westinghouse in Sunnyvale,CA and Lycoming Division Auto in Stratford, CT. Ron and Jean and their two young children returned to his hometown of Greenville, OH where he worked as a Prudential Insurance Agent. After that he became a licensed real estate agent. Then he started a construction company where he built houses and installed solar water heating. His most recent business was Bail Bonding and Bounty Hunting which he did for 29 yrs. He retired at the age of 79. Ron attended St.Paul United Church of Christ in Greenville. He was a lifetime member of the Greenville Chapter of VFW and the Greenville Moose Lodge Chapter 329. Ron enjoyed extensive traveling, his many friends and spending time with family. He was adored by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents William and Merle Wolter and his brother Tyrone Wolter. Surviving are his wife Jean Wolters, son Dr. Bill (Debbie) Wolters of Germantown,TN and daughter Pam (Tom) Dickerson of Centerville, OH. Grandchildren-Dr. William (Jennifer) Wolters, Amy (Forrest) Edwards, Dr. Winston (Madeline) Wolters, Curtis Dickerson, Alex (Audrey) Dickerson, Daniel (Chelsea) Dickerson, Samuel Dickerson, Chloe Dickerson and 7 great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank EverHeart Hospice and Village Green for their wonderful service.

Friends may call on the family from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Funeral Service to follow at 1PM with Pastor Doug Klinsing presiding. Burial at Greenville Cemetery. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Wolters Family.