Ronald D. Ellis, 61 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born on Friday, April 14, 1950 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Glenn L. Ellis and Hazel M. (Buchanan) Ellis. He married Vickie Painter on February 28, 1976 in Decatur, Indiana. Ronald was a graduate of Bellmont High School in 1968 and served in the United States Air Force during Viet Nam. He was employed as a service manager for Micromatic in Berne, Indiana for over twenty-six years. Surviving are his wife, Vickie Ellis of Decatur, son, Adam C. Ellis, son, Aaron C. Ellis of Decatur, grandson, Alec C. Ellis, mother, Hazel M. Ellis of Decatur, brother, Barry (Ruth Ann) Ellis of Fort Wayne, sister, Susan (Jim) Ousley of Round Rock, Texas and twin-sister, Connie (John) Emery of Tucson, Arizona. Private family services will be held at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home. Preferred memorials are to Adams Central Marching Band.