Ronald D. Bleeke, 71 years old of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at his residence. Ron was born on Thursday, August 12, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Grover Bleeke and the late Florence (Draper) Bleeke. He married Barbara E. Salway on October 28, 1961 and she survives. Ron retired in 1999 from Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne in the housekeeping department after 15 years of service. He had previously worked at Decatur Industries for 15 years and was a volunteer Adams County Deputy Sheriff (mounted police). Ron enjoyed sports, playing bingo, and hunting. Surviving are his wife, Barbara E. Bleeke of Monroeville, Indiana, son, Brian D. Bleeke of Monroeville, Indiana, son, Ryan D. (Carla) Bleeke of Monroeville, Indiana, son, Robert D. Bleeke of Monroeville, Indiana, son, Richard (Amanda) Bleeke of Monroeville, Indiana, brother, Donald Bleeke of Decatur, Indiana, sister, Martha (Richard) Sprunger of Decatur, Indiana, sister, Kathleen (Jerry) Jones of Decatur, Indiana, and thirteen grandchildren. Preceding Ronald in death was one sister, Phyllis Lasch. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, Indiana with the Rev. Richard Sprunger officiating. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008 in the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, Indiana. Preferred memorials are to Monroeville EMS or Visiting Nurse and Hospice.
