Ronald Owen Schoder

  Ronald “Ron” Owen Schoder, 89, of Sandusky, passed away early Sunday morning, November 17, 2024, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

   Born on September 9, 1935, in Crestline, OH the son of Franklin Charles and Mildred Eleanor (Parsons) Schoder.  He was a 1953 graduate of Crestline High School and later attended Ohio State University.  Ron was a veteran having served honorably in the Army National Guard of Ohio.  

  Ron was employed for 43 years at the Sandusky Foundry and Machine Company (later known as Sandusky International), as a draftsman and engineer, before retiring in 2001.  

   Ron was very dedicated to his family and grandchildren, often babysitting the grandchildren after his retirement and was always concerned for their well-being as they graduated and attended college.

   In all aspects of his life, Ron will be remembered for how detail oriented he was, whether it be his work, projects at his home, tending to his yard, or caring for his garden; everything had to be just right!  Ron especially loved decorating the house for Christmas and his ornament collection.  

   Over the years, Ron had been a passionate collector of model trains and radio-controlled boats.   For many years he was a member of the A.M.Y.A. (the American Model Yachting Association) and had been past Director of the Association. Ron was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church. 

   Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley W. (Scheifley) Schoder, whom he married on October 14, 1961; his two sons, Curt (Kathleen) and Matt (Christina) Schoder, both of Sandusky; his four granddaughters, Maria, Diana, Elizabeth and Abigail and his beloved rescue dog FiFi.

   Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

   Visitation will be held on Saturday morning, November 23, 2024, from 9:30 am until time of the funeral service at 11:00 am at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.  Rev. Michael C. Conklin officiating.  Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.  Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post # 83 and the V.F.W. Post # 2529.

   The family would like to express a special thank you to the caregivers of Home Instead Health Care for the compassion and love that they have shown the family enabling Ron to remain home as his health declined; honoring his wishes.

 The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his memory to Stein Hospice Service, Inc., 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870; to the Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Ron's family at davidfkoch.com.

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