Ronald A. "Ron" Gascho

Ronald A. “Ron” Gascho, went to be with our Lord on March 11, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 20, 1938, in Rossville, Indiana, to Alpha Ray and Vela Esther (Bell) Gascho. He was a 1956 graduate of Rossville High School and then attended Purdue University. On November 25, 1961, he married Vicki Yoder, and she survives.

Ron was involved in many different organizations over the years. He was Past Master and a 50-year member of Mulberry Masonic Lodge, member of the Elks, Scottish Rite and Shriners and very active member of the Rossville Lions Club. He served as a County Councilman for many years. He also started Smith Douglas and Standard Oil Business in Rossville. He delivered fuel oil to many homes and farms in the surrounding area and was best known as “that guy that had the bubble gum” by all the kids around town.

He enjoyed traveling in his RV with his friends, fishing, deer hunting, and mushroom hunting in the woods. But above all he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren.

Along with his wife of 63 years, Ron is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Curtis) Skiles, Lori (Troy) Schimmel, and Heather (Jeff) Garriott; a brother, Sam (Jean) Gascho, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters; a great grandson; and his favorite dog, Bear.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 4pm until the time of the Service of Remembrance at 7pm with Masonic Rites and Pastor Carolyn Dewitt sharing some words of comfort at Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel in Rossville. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ron’s honor to the Mulberry Trinity Church, Mulberry Masonic Lodge, or the Clinton County Humane Society. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.