Ronald W. Nelson, Sr., age 77, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:33 AM at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his family.  

He was born on October 5, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Phineas M. and Maxine (Piles) Dumond.  On April 4, 1968, Ronald married Patricia A. Hensley and she survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are his four children: Ronald (Lanora) Nelson, Jr. of Ada, Jon (Jennifer) Nelson of Ada, Leslie (Frank) Talarico of Ft. Wayne, IN and Sandy Piehl of Westminster; twelve grandchildren; and a sister, Susan Eisel of Tennessee. 

Ronald was preceded in death by his two children: Tonya Wright and Gerald Hastings; and sister, Betty Dumond. 

Ronald retired from Rockwell Arvin Meritor of Kenton, where he worked as a machinist and quality technician.  He also owned and operated Ron’s Performance Metal Work (RPM).  Ron was a man of great faith, loved to share the word of God and was a member of the Lima First Church.  Not only was he an avid racing fan, he also raced and built sprint cars and engines for the cars.  Ron loved his family and spending time with them.    

Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Rev. James Goldsmith and Rev. Darrel Bucher officiating.                            

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.       

Memorial contributions may be made to Lima First Church, 1660 Findlay Road, Lima, Ohio 45801.