Ronald Ozier — UPDATED
Ronald L. “Ron” Ozier, 77, Claypool, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1940 in Greenup, Ill. to Leo and Sylvia May (Carr) Ozier.
He gradated in 1957 from New Berlin High School in New Berlin, Ill. and attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He obtained his Masters degree from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo. He was married on Nov. 14, 1997 in Buffalo Grove, Ill. to Linda L. Gutermuth who survives. He was a Pastor in various United Methodist Churches throughout Indiana, Illinois, Idaho, and Iowa and retired after over 30 years of ministry from the Methodist Church in 1997. He was a co-founder of the Isaiah 11 Ministry in Warsaw and was a United States Coast Guard veteran.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters: Veronica (Joe Ted) Edwards, Sharon (Rick) Ellis and Penelope (Eric) Last; step-son: Jay (Kristen Britton) Iverson; adopted son, Bryan Ozier; adult foster son, Larry Mathis; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren; brother, James (Suzanne) Ozier, Irvington, Texas; four sisters: Jane (Bob) Vineck of Atlanta, Mich.; Joyce (Tony) Manci of Williamsville, Ill.; Norma (Woody) Boughter and Susan Greenfield both of Springfield, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mary Teubner and Marty Ozier, and three infant children.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN. The family will hold a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.
Preferred memorials may be given to Isaiah 11 Ministry, 6256 W 100 N, Warsaw, IN 46580. To send condolences to the family in memory of Mr. Ozier, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com