Ronald H. Heater's Obituary
Ronald H. Heater 75, of Grand Island, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. He was born in Gary, Indiana to Furman H. and Bettye Flynn Heater on September 17, 1935. Mr. Heather was Catholic, a retired Supervisor for Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor, Indiana having worked for 29 years, a Veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War on the USS Brinkley (DD887), a member of the American Legion, AmVets Post 1992 of Eustis and an Endowment Member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, his children, Wendre (John) Bittner of LaCrosse, Indiana, Ronald (Marlene) Heater II of Escondido, California, Douglas Heater of Chesapeake, Virginia and David (Pam) Pierce of Chesterton, Indiana, eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, brothers, Donald (Carol) Heater of Bourbon, Indiana and James (Sandy) Heater of Cartersville, Georgia, sisters, Joan (Dorsey) Calvert of Ellington, Florida and Kim Heater of Lake Station, Indiana, brother-in-law Claude (Mary) Shepherd of Valparaiso, Indiana and a sister-in-law Kristina (Dan) Ricketts of Lafayette, Indiana. Mr. Heater was predeceased by his parents, brother-in-law, Harold (Jack) Shepherd and his nephew Tracy Heater.You may leave a condolence for the family by signing the guest book below.
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