Ron passed away with family holding his hands on June 6, 2024. He had recently lost his sweetheart, Dori Honegger, on February 29, 2024 after 64 years of marriage. Ron enjoyed watching baseball, playing cards and teasing his children & grandchildren up until the very end. He had big personality and could always tell a great story! He is survived by his children Lisa (Honegger) Cross, son-in law Abe Cross, Ronni (Honegger) Smith, son-in law John Smith, Heather (Honegger) Lee and Jason Honegger. He had nine grandchildren: Hannah Smith, Harrison Smith, Bradon Cross, Noah Cross, Jennifer Smith, Lauren Cross, Ragan Lee, Bridget Cross and Margot Lee and a great grandson David James Smith. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Ida Honegger and his siblings Wayne Honegger, Duard Honegger, Phyllis (Honegger) Meyer and Cathy (Honegger) Manion. Ron & Dori lived in Francesville, Indiana from 1959 until 1994 when they moved to Monticello, Indiana. There, they enjoyed living on the lake, boating and entertaining friends and family. In 2010, they moved to beautiful Broomfield, Colorado to live out their golden years together. They will both be dearly missed by their family.