Ronald C Linke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald C. “Porky” Linke age 65 of Forest, died at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay on Wed. Dec. 6, 2017 at 8:30am. On April 1, 1952 he was born to the late David C. “Dick” and Janet P. “Jenny” (Clements) Linke. They both preceded him in death. He married Janet Stone on Mar. 5, 1971, she survives along with their daughters Kimberly (John Hyvonen) Miller, Findlay, Becky (John) Pauley, Kenton, 5 grandchildren Allyssa (Rick) Kessler, Catlin Pauley, Koty Miller, Carrol Pauley, Cara Pauley, a great grandchild, Zoey Kessler, his loyal dog Jake, sisters Pam (Terry) Coats and Karen (Charlie) Fulks.. He is preceded in death by a son Brian A. Linke, his grandparents Clarence “Snap” Linke, Regina (Borst) Linke, Francis “Fritz” Clements and Della(Shoffner) Clements. Mr. Linke was a 1970 graduate of Riverdale High School. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation Division, Findlay, where he had been a supervisor. Mr. Linke was a member of the local deer hunters club and an avid OSU Buckeyes fan. He had a passion for hunting and fishing which he inherited from his parents and enjoyed sharing with his children and grandchildren. Mr Linke was a great family man, he enjoyed coaching his kids softball team and watching his grandkids play sports, he was a loving father and grandfather. A funeral services will be held Sat. Dec. 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the Clark Shields Funeral Home with Denny Livingston officiating. Visitation will be on Fri. Dec. 8, 2017 from 4-8:00 p..m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Hueston Cemetery, Forest. Memorial contributions may be made to Grant United Methodist Church in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. To extend a condolence, share a memory or view the life tribute video visit www.Shieldsfh.com.

Ronald C Linke

April 1, 1952 - December 6, 2017