Ronald Shoemaker

Ronald L. Shoemaker, age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk. 

Ron was born on Oct. 10, 1942, in Bluffton, Indiana, the son of Lamar and Maxine (Wright) Shoemaker. He graduated from Portland High School in 1961 and earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Earlham College and his master’s degree in education from Ball State University. He was an educator, teaching math at Fort Recovery High School for over 35 years.

Ron was an avid musician, participating in the Jay County Community Band and Jay County Civic Theatre. He also was an avid bicyclist, participating in several competitions. 

Survivors include:

Several cousins, including Greg Wright (wife: Tammy), Portland, Indiana, and Jay Wright (wife: Sandy), Reed City, Michigan

Several nieces and nephews

Visitation will be held on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.