Ronald L. “Ron” Closson

OTTAWA – Ronald L. “Ron” Closson, 79, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:38 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born August 12, 1947, in Ottawa to the late Chester and Gladys (Peters) Closson. On February 3, 1969, he married Linda M. Fortman, who preceded him in death on October 13, 2023.

Survivors include five children: Carrie (Mike) Johnson of Ottawa, Nathan (Julie) Closson of Cincinnati, Amber (Cory) Buddelmeyer of Glandorf, Justin (Gwen) Closson of Ottawa and Chet (Shannon) Closson of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren: Gillian (Christian) Mocek, Tate Closson, Clayton Johnson, Sam Buddelmeyer, Max Buddelmeyer, Anna Buddelmeyer, Corinne Closson, Evan Closson, Mia Closson; three great-grandchildren; seven siblings: Marsha Hector, Carol (Butch) McConnell, Dennis (Brenda) Closson, Gary (Susie) Closson, Marilyn Knueven, David (Jean) Closson and Beth (Chuck) Bishop; a sister-in-law, Lois Closson; and a brother-in-law, Lyle McKanna.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ron was also preceded in death by two siblings: Calvin Closson and Janet McKanna; and two brothers-in-law, Gene Hector and John Knueven.

Ron worked for the US Postal Service for 36 years and drove bus for Ottawa-Glandorf Schools for 30 years. He was a veteran of the US Army. Ron had a love of travel, camping and sunsets. He enjoyed swimming and playing basketball. He had a strong interest in genealogy and was also a tree enthusiast, planting a great number of them throughout his life. Most of all, Ron was a family man.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2026, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. Burial will follow in Cascade Cemetery, Cloverdale. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com