Ronald Edward Seifley, beloved husband of Alice Lorraine Seifley, departed this world and entered into the kingdom of heaven on Sunday, May 5, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 82.
He was born June 15, 1941 to Robert Francis and Devena Joan (Proto) Seifley in Mansfield, Ohio. Ron was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005 and died from complications from a fall.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7
Ron was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and earned his B.S. degree in Business Administration at The Ohio State University in June of 1969. He was employed as a Traffic Manager for R.G. Barry Corp. in Columbus from 1969-1972, and Traffic Manager for AMF Bowling Products in Shelby from 1972-1984. He served as Manager of Shipping and Distribution at AK Steel until 2000. After retiring from AK Steel he worked as the office manager for Mansfield Brick and Supply.
He was a member of the Ontario United Methodist Church, where he studied and completed the Disciple I Class. Ron enjoyed the friendships he made there, and he also enjoyed serving as an usher and a trustee for the Franklin United Methodist Church.
Ron was a kind, humble, dependable, hard-working man who always put his family and responsibilities first. He had a great sense of humor and was a published poet who enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time outdoors. His happiest moments were when he was surrounded by family and friends.
Ron was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, who cherished his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years Alice, daughter Allison (Randy) Searson, son Robert (Beth) Seifley, five grandchildren Alex, Kyle, and Cole Searson, and Sophia and Lauren Seifley, brother Joe (Diana) Seifley, as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Kathy (Garriott) Seifley, brother-in-law Jerald Pfister, and his nephews Jesse Riddle and Daniel Pfister.
The Seifley family will receive friends from 10 am to 12 pm on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Ontario United Methodist Church, where a funeral celebrating his life will begin at noon. Pastor Christine Bell will officiate. Burial will follow at Mansfield Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Design Outreach, 224 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230. Design Outreach installs Life Pumps so that communities have safe accessible water.
Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to serve Ron’s family and encourage you to share a fond memory or message of condolence on his obituary page at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home, Marion Avenue Chapel
Website: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com