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Ronald Truman Hull

February 7, 1936 — March 23, 2019

Very loving, caring, and a family man are just a few ways to describe Ronald Hull. A few historical events that occurred in 1936 were the book Gone With The Wind was published, the Zippo Lighter was invented, the Hoover Dam was completed, and on February 7, 1936 Robert Hull and Hawaii (Fry) Hull welcomed the birth of Ronald Hull in Columbia City, Indiana.

Ronald grew up in Columbia City and graduated from Pleasant Lake High School, in Steuben County. Following high school he returned to Columbia City, where he worked as a supervisor at Superior Essex for 25 years until his retirement in 1997. After taking an early retirement he traveled to Mexico, Texas, and to see family and friends. On July 9, 1955 Ronald married Joan Ratcliff and they settled in Columbia City. The two met as neighbors growing up, and spent the next 63 years together! They built their home on Big Lake and took family vacations to Florida throughout the years as well. Ronald was a member of Thorncreek Bethel Church of God and Fraternal Order of Eagles #1906 in Columbia City. Highly respected by those who knew and loved him, Ronald will always remain in their hearts.

Ronald Truman Hull, age 83, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 12:45 am on Saturday March 23, 2019 at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. Born on February 7, 1936 in Columbia City, he was the son of.
Survivors include his children Sandy (Carl) Thompson, Ronald (Candy) Hull, both of Columbia City, Rochelle (Danny) Rose of Fort Wayne, and Rick (Heidi Wolf) Hull of Kendallville; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jeffrey Hull, wife Joan Hull, sister Barbara Daniels, and step-brother John King.

Friends may call from 1:00-3:00 & 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services for Ronald will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday March 28, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam. Memorial contributions in memory of Ronald may be made to Whitley County Humane Society.
Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send the family an online condolence.

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600 Countryside Drive Columbia City, Indiana 46725

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600 Countryside Drive Columbia City, Indiana 46725

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600 Countryside Drive Columbia City, Indiana 46725

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