image_438Ronald Eugene Blessing, age 69, of Decatur, OH, died November 26, 2016.  Born in Dayton, OH, September 28, 1947, to the late Alfred Leroy Blessing, Jr. and Clara Blessing (nee Bowman).  He is survived by his wife Dollis  Blessing (nee Stutz), daughter Rebecca Ruble, sons Timothy (Annette) and Christopher (Heather) Blessing, step-son Richard (Jennifer) Oberding, step-daughter Tina (Shane) Casey and sister Susan (John) Jackson of Tennessee.  He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  He was preceded in death by brother Gary Blessing and niece Sara Blessing.  No visitation.  Memorial service Friday 2 p.m. at Graceland Memorial Gardens, 5989 Deerfield Rd., Milford, OH 45150.  Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com