Ronald Evans Obituary

Ronald L. Evans

Ronald L. Evans, 90, of Ada, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at his residence.

He was born March 1, 1935, in Vaughnsville, Ohio, to Donald "Fred" and Mary (Anderson) Evans, who preceded him in death. On December 23, 1955, Ronald married Patsy (Spellman) Evans, and they were married for 70 years. Patsy survives in Ada.

Ronald is also survived by three of his children, David (Sallie) Evans of West Mansfield, Daniel (Angela) Evans of Ada and Martha (David) Nau of Ada; daughter-in-law, Chris Evans of Whitehouse; 11 grandchildren, Wesley (Melissa Wytko) Evans, Jena (Tyler) Spanyer, Paige (Pedro) Ka'awaloa, Mary (Joe) Culp, Madison Nau, Seth Evans, Hayden Evans, Reece Evans, Maddie Grace Deatherage, Alyssa Nau and Kyleigh Nau; three great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Slade and Alice; a brother, James Evans of Bluffton; a sister, Karen O'Dell of Capital, Montana; and a sister-in-law, Sally Evans of Marietta.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Evans; mother and father-in-law, Von and Ruth Spellman; brother, Robert Evans; brother-in-law, Charlie O'Dell; and sister-in-law, Judy Evans.

Ronald was a 1953 graduate of Vaughnsville High School. He graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1957 and received his master's degree from Bowling Green State University. He previously taught at Sulphur Springs High School, Ottawa High School, and Ottawa-Glandorf High School. In 1967, Ronald became a math professor at Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he worked until his retirement. Ronald was the "Voice of ONU" for basketball and football for 50 years and was inducted into the ONU Athletic Hall of Fame. He served as president of the Ohio Shropshire Breeders Association. He was a member of Vaughnsville United Methodist Church and attended Ada United Methodist Church. Ronald was a former Little League coach and 4-H advisor. He loved baseball, singing in the choir and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Ronald also enjoyed farming and raising sheep.

A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810, with Rev. Brandi Rigsby officiating.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810 and 10-11 a.m. prior to memorial service Saturday at the church

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Hancock County 4-H Endowment, 7868 County Road 140, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Condolences can be expressed at www.hansonneelyallison.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.