Ronald Lee Garlits, 78, Wabash, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Ronald Lee Garlits

Ron was born on April 13, 1942, in Fairmont, W. Va., to the late Rueben and Helen (Bunner) Garlits. He married Dolores Patterson at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, on Nov. 17, 1962.

Ron served in the United States Air Force. He retired as a loan officer from Beacon Credit Union. Ron also worked as a sales manager for Homier Distributing and as a regional manager for World’s Finest Chocolates. His most recent business venture was as co-owner of Geezer’s Old and New Furniture Store, Wabash.

Ron graduated from Piketon High School in Ohio, and later in life, he earned a degree from Indiana University Kokomo. Ron played in a band called God’s Country. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Wabash, and DeMolay, Waverly, Ohio.

Ron is survived by his wife, Dolores; two sons, Robert Garlits and James (Tawnya) Garlits, both of Wabash; one brother, Robert (Lenna) Garlits, Waverly, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Aaron (Britni) Garlits, Sierra Garlits, Megan Garlits, Steven Garlits and Jacob Garlits.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Kevin Garlits.

A Mass of Christian Burial service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass St., Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Graveside internment will follow at Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, from 2-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass St., Wabash, IN 46992, or the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.