Ron Barnett Coale
September 5, 1957 - December 27, 2013
Ron Coale, 56, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 27, 2013, working on his horse ranch he loved. He was born in Westfield, NY then moved to Toledo with his family and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1976. There he met his wife and together they raised five daughters, who were the pride and joy of his life. Ron worked as a sales representative for Yoder and Fry Auctioneers for 30 years, but found his true calling, caring for horses and running his ranch in Grand Rapids. Through his diverse talents Ron built countless friendships and touched an infinite amount of lives. He will forever be remembered and cherished by his daughters, Alicia Smith, Amanda Thompson, Marissa Coale, Jilayne (Jeremy) Michelsen, Emilee Lust; his mother, Diane Coale; his sisters, Pam Smithson and Jamie Boggess; brother, Shawn Coale, and seven grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his father. Showing services will be Friday, January 3, 2014, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and memorial services Saturday, January 4 at 1 p.m. at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43613. In lieu of flowers we are asking for donations to support funding for Riverbend Stables, Ron's horse ranch.
Ron Coale, 56, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 27, 2013, working on his horse ranch he loved. He was born in Westfield, NY then moved to Toledo with his family and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1976. There he met his wife and... View Obituary & Service Information