Ronald W. Treesh

Ronald W. TreeshRonald W. Treesh, 96 of Winter Haven, Florida died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007  at the Haines City Healthcare Facility in Florida.  He was born in Ossian, Indiana on November 5, 1910.  His parents were Eugene and Olive (Lehman) Treesh.  Ron had married Mildred Spice and she preceded him in death in 1966.  He then married Ann Roudebush on January 12, 1968, and she survives.Ron's career in the education field spanned 44 years.  He had taught in Mongo, Ossian, Alexandria, Anderson and Tipton. He retired in 1977 as principal at Jefferson Elementary School.  He belonged to the Tipton Golf Association, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and the Elks Lodge.Survivors include his wife Ann, four children, Geraldine Yeagy, Alexandria, IN; Ronald Treesh Jr., Anderson; RoseAnn Hinkle, Tipton; and John Treesh, Tipton. 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 7 great great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one son, Gary; one sister and two brothers.A memorial service will take place at 5:00 pm, Monday, January 29 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Kurt Gremel presiding.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Memorial donations may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1385 S. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072.