Obituaries

Ronald Martin Bonapfel Sr., 71, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, September 23rd at his residence. He was a proud Army veteran and retired from Dayton High School as the Custodial Supervisor. Ronnie was gentle loving man with a big smile even through his sickness. He was loved by family and friends and his love for everyone will be remembered by those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Bonapfel; mother, Ruby Jean Fryman;son, Ronald Bonapfel, Jr.,Stepfather, Shirley Fryman, brothers, Shirley, Danny & Larry Fryman and Donald Bonapfel. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife, Linda (nee. Henegar) Bonapfel; daughter, Rachael (Dave) D'Amico; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Steve (Patricia) & Kevin (Sheila) Bonapfel; sister, Cheryl "Sis" (Jimmy) Bonapfel; brothers, Garry (Phyllis) Fryman & Harry (Brenda) Bonapfel; step son, Robert (Lori) Kell and step daughters, Cynthia Stark & Jennifer (Steve) Collier. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Monday, October 2nd at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Bellevue. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 3rd at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate , KY. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church, 501 Dayton Ave., Dayton, KY 41074. Special condolences and memories may be given at www.dmefuneral.com