Ronald Eugene Place, age 89, of Inverness, FL passed from this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2016. Ronald was born on June 1, 1927 in Brockton, MA to the late Walter and Dorothy (Powell) Place. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Veteran of World War II. Ronald graduated from the Wentworth Institute of Technology and worked as a design engineer throughout his career.
He made Citrus County his home in 1995 after relocating from Orlando, FL. On June 16, 2000 he married Joan (Hetsler) whom he had known for over 38 years. A Baptist by faith, Ronald attended services at the First Baptist Church of Inverness. He was an accomplished Ultralight Aircraft Pilot and a member of the United States Ultralight Association. Ronald also enjoyed woodworking and gardening in his spare time.
In addition to his loving wife Joan, those left to mourn Ronald’s passing are his sons: Alan Place and his wife Cindy of Oxford, N.C., Richard Place and his wife Yong of Cumming, GA; daughter, Deborah Ostroth and her husband Mark of Tennessee; stepsons: Wayne Adams and his wife Lorie of Lakeland, FL, Dennis Adams of Orlando, FL, Michael Adams and his wife Betty Lou of Lakeland, FL, Frank Zike and his wife Lisa of St. Cloud, FL; stepdaughters: Bebe Adams of Inverness, FL and Karyn Lee and her husband Joey of Yulee, FL; sister, Marilyn Littlefied and her husband Kenneth of DeLand, FL; Nineteen grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Per Ronald’s wishes, there are no planned services. The Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL is assisting the family with private cremation arrangements.
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