Ronald L Schadel, age 78, of Gratz, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Ron was born on Tuesday, March 18, 1941, in Fearnot, a son of the late Lee and Mae Snyder Schadel.

He was a graduate of Tri Valley High School, Class of 1960.

Ron completed training at Cumberland Valley Technical School, working with HVAC, and retired as a Plumber/Pipefitter with McClure Company, Local #520.

He was a member of Spruce Spring Hunting Camp, Erdman Sportsman Association, Gratz Diamond Jubilee, Gratz VFW #2385.

Ron loved spending time outdoors with friends. He enjoyed hunting trips to Colorado; fishing and hunting bear in Alaska; vacations out west; weekend camping; gardening; and taking Cindy and Milo (The Yorkie) for car rides.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Herb.

Ron is also survived by daughter, Holly, and husband Carl Martin of Millersburg; son, Kevin L. Schadel of Albuquerque, NM; grandson, Colby J. Schadel; great-grandchild, Lucas J. Schadel; three brothers, Glenn, husband of Bonnie, Halifax; Bruce, husband of Tanya Schadel, Sacramento; and Rick, husband of Susan Schadel, Erdman; companion, Cindy Phillips, Elizabethville; brother in law, Edwin Herb, Halifax.

Services were held at "Klinger's Church", Erdman, on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Jonathan Jenkins officiating.

A visitation was held from 10 A.M. until the time of service at the church.

Burial was made in the parish cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the church.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .