Ronald D. Kreiling, 83, peacefully passed away December 25, 2022 at his

Jeromesville farmhouse where he was born and lived his entire life. He was born December 15, 1939,

the son of Bryan and Bessie (Kenwell) Kreiling. He was a 1959 graduate of Jeromesville School. Ron

married Katherine (Read) in 1958 and had two daughters, Cindy (Bob) Kerr of Ashland; Ronnita (Pat)

Norval of Northville, MI.; and one grandson and daughter-in-law Bryan Kerr (Anya Voskresensky).

Twenty-five years ago on July 5, 1997, Ron married Betty (Provoznik) on the farm. Besides many

years of dairy farming, he had a career as a heavy equipment operator working for several companies

including W.T. McKee Construction of Shreve, and retired from GRT Utilicorp of Wooster. His hobbies

were welding, bodywork, and sandblasting, with his favorite hobby being his love of horses which

started with his first pony as a young child. Over the years he spent many weekends barrel racing at the

Wayne Co. Saddle Club & NBHA with his Quarter Horses. In his younger years he was a member of

the U.S. Army Reserves, and a Mohican Twp. Trustee. He was also a member of Amvets, United

Community Club Schoolhouse and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in New Pittsburg. He thoroughly

enjoyed his stepchildren and their families of which he made many memories. He is survived by his

wife Betty, his daughters and their families, as well as his stepchildren: Ken (Maria) Provoznik; Andy

(Lois) Provoznik; Tina (Ivan) Roberts; Cora Gilbert; Elaine (Chris) Colvin; Danny (Shirley)

Provoznik; Sandy Provoznik; and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. His

beloved dog Joy whom he called “Bud” will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his sister Jane

Hider, a stepson Patrick Provoznik, a stepson-in- law Phil Gilbert, a step-grandson, and a step-great-

grandson.

Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday December 29, 2022 at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville with

Stan Bosler officiating. Burial to follow at Reedsburg Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-7 pm on Wednesday December 28, 2022 at the funeral home.

In leu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio 1021

Dauch Dr, Ashland, OH 44805 or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.