Obituaries
Ronald Lee Blankenship
December 28, 2025
Ronald Lee Blankenship, age 83, of Norwalk, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born October 4, 1942, in Columbus, OH to the late Palmer L. and Oleta (Case) Blankenship.
He worked at Norwalk Furniture over 10 years and worked in general maintenance and engineering in Columbus a few years. He was a member of the VFW, Eagles and American Legion in Norwalk. He enjoyed going to Casinos, golfing, boating and doing his yard work. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Blankenship to whom he married in 1986; children, Ronald W. (Wendy) Blankenship, Cindy (Jerry) Wright, Darlene Blankenship, Melissa (Eddie) Coy, and Johnny Ingram; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4:00 -7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Ronald Lee Blankenship
December 28, 2025
Ronald Lee Blankenship, age 83, of Norwalk, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born October 4, 1942, in Columbus, OH to the late Palmer L. and Oleta (Case) Blankenship.
He worked at Norwalk Furniture over 10 years and worked in general maintenance and engineering in Columbus a few years. He was a member of the VFW, Eagles and American Legion in Norwalk. He enjoyed going to Casinos, golfing, boating and doing his yard work. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Blankenship to whom he married in 1986; children, Ronald W. (Wendy) Blankenship, Cindy (Jerry) Wright, Darlene Blankenship, Melissa (Eddie) Coy, and Johnny Ingram; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4:00 -7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.