Ronald Stiffler, 84, of Creekside, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born in Indiana on April 13, 1939, to the late James and Vernie Belle (Stiffler) Jack; he was a 1958 graduate of Marion Center High School and worked as a coalminer for R&P Coal Mines, retiring after 32 years of dedicated service.

In addition to his lifelong passion for farming, lending a hand on his children's farms whenever he could, Ron became an autobody repairman in his retirement. He was a talented musician having played bass guitar and double bass in multiple bands in Pennsylvania and Florida.

He enjoyed camping, attending classic car shows with his prized 1959 Ford Fairlane, traveling to Bluegrass Festivals, spending the winters in Florida with his beloved wife, Doris, and being a faithful member of Community Bible Church of Sagamore.

Ron is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris J. (Dilts) Stiffler, as well as his children, Dr. James G. (Kathie) Stiffler of Home, Joyce A. Abel of Creekside, Ronald "Gene" (Wendy) Stiffler of Orrville, OH, and Emma E. (David) Adams of Creekside; daughter-in-law, Lisa Stiffler of Creekside; 18 granchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Besides his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda L. Stiffler on November 19, 1986, by his son, Richard K. Stiffler on April 25, 2004, and his great-granddaughter, Kadence Stonebraker on August 13, 2011.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, 500 Ben Franklin Road S, Indiana, where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00 am, with Pastor Ken Branan officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ron's name to Community Bible Church of Sagamore, Main Street, Sagamore, PA 16250.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.bowserminich.com.