Ronald Slavens

Ronald Slavens, 73, of Idaville, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He was born on July 10, 1943, in Lafayette, he was preceded in death by parents Roy and Hazel Slavens and infant children Matthew Kent and Diana Renee Slavens.
Ron is survived by Carmen, his wife of 44 years; sons Joshua and Nathan (Courtney)Slavens;
grandchildren, Celica (fiancé David), Erika Rose, Jerrin and soon expected great grandson; one brother, Dean (Jan) Slavens;  nieces, Tammy and Sonya; great-niece, Tia;  great-nephews, Brent, Bradley and Eric along with aunts and dear cousins.
Ron began farming at age of 16 and was a graduate from Delphi High School in 1961. Ron then graduated from Manchester University, receiving his degrees in accounting and economics. With pride he served in the United States Military and was a charter member of the Indianapolis Price
Waterhouse office.  
Returning to Carroll County in 1974, Ron fulfilled his passion for farming until his death. Ron and Carmen thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of farming, especially the cow/calf herd.
Ron was a member of Lockport Church where he taught high school and college- age Sunday School classes and was head usher for many years until his health no longer allowed.  Ron was a 4-H leader for 20 years, a Twin Lakes School Board Member, served on the Carroll County Farm
Bureau Co-Op Board, Countrymark Board, Land o’ Lakes Board of Directors as well as the Carroll County Council from 2006-2010 and as a Carroll County Commissioner from 2011-2012.
Ron especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching the Boston Red Sox and attending Purdue Womens basketball games.
At his request, arrangements by Genda Funeral Home, Reinke Chapel, services are private.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, P.O.
Box 747, Lebanon Indiana 46052.