Ronald Hovest Obituary

Ronald I. Hovest Sr.

Ronald I. Hovest Sr., 63, of Ottawa, died at 10:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his residence.

He was born June 27, 1959, in Lima, to the late Richard J. and Lenore F. (Verhoff) Hovest. He married Robin Weitz on Nov. 21, 1992, and she survives in Ottawa.

Ronald's other survivors include three children, Hillary Shearer, Molly (Benjamin) Rippetoe, and Ronald I. Hovest Jr., all of Ottawa; two grandchildren, Isabella Horvath and Everett Rippetoe; eight siblings, Edward (Ann) Hovest of Ottawa, Linda Hovest-Bloomfield of Lima, Jane Hovest of Celina, Charles (Karen) Hovest of Leipsic, Daniel (Cindy) Hovest of Ottawa, Richard A. (Terry) Hovest of Ottawa, William (Deb) Hovest of Gilboa, and Mark (Jill) Hovest of Pandora; and sister-in-law, Marcia Hovest of Leipsic.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Hovest; and brother-in-law, Mike Bloomfield.

Ronald was a life-long farmer. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, and Ottawa Eagles. He enjoyed attending toy shows and collecting Minneapolis Moline Tractors. Ron loved spending time with family and golf cart and tractor rides with his grandson. He had a quick wit and humorous personality.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, with Fr. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, with a scripture service at 7:50 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude or charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.