Ron was born on January 6, 1936 in Angola, Indiana to Raymond J. and Pearl Alice (Nutt) Meek, they preceded him in death.
Ron married Dianna Kay (Hutchins) on January 3, 1984 in Fremont, Indiana, she preceded him in death on August 4, 2015. He first married on December 19, 1958 in Angola, Indiana, to Margaret Louise Zimmerman, she preceded him in death on January 19, 1979.
He was retired from the Steuben County Highway Department.
Ron was a member of the Fremont Moose Lodge and Sons of the American Legion, Fremont, Indiana. Ron also enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
Survivors include his children, Kim (Jim) Gordon of Hamilton, Indiana, Rhonda (Paul) Handy of Edon, Ohio, Jody (Tom) Kimmel of Ashley, Indiana, and Rae Ann (Mark) Zielinski of Muskegon, Michigan, step-children, Tammy Minster of Auburn, Indiana, Peggy Draper of Fremont, Indiana, and Don “Zeke” (Jennifer) Robinson of Angola, Indiana, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Ron was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard D. Meek, and Raymond “Mort” Meek.
Visitation will be held from 1 pm until 3 pm Friday, February 7, 2020 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.
A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 3 pm Friday at Beams Funeral Home, with Rev. Jon Bruney officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Angola, Indiana at a later time.
Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to the Fremont American Legion Cassel Post # 257 or to the Steuben County Cancer Association.
