Ronald was born August 13, 1935 in Parkersburg, WV to Harold Eugene and Glenna Augusta {Kesterson} Sheppard.
He was a United States Air Force Veteran, retired from US Steel, owned and operated a trucking company, graduated from Ohio State University, loved boating, camping, watching Fox News and spending time with his family.
Ronald will be deeply missed by his wife Catherine, children, Heidi (Frank) Dines of Grove City, OH, Scott (Heather) Sheppard of Cambridge, OH, grandchildren, Katherine Frost, Emily Goldhardt, Jessica Dines, great grandchildren, Claire Frost, Sophie Frost and Adeline Goldhardt.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Betty Sheppard.
Graveside services will be Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memory Gardens with Frank Dines officiating. Inurnment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Online tributes may be made at ww.sunsetparkersburg.com.