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 Ronald
E. Coldren, Sr., 74, died at his Lititz home surrounded by his
family on Friday, May 6, 2011. He was married to June M. Eckman
Coldren for 51 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the
late William and Dorothy Mae Reber Coldren.
A 1954
graduate of McCaskey High School, he served in the US Army during
the Korean War with Co B 307th Airborne Engineer
Battalion at Fort Bragg, NC. Ronald worked as a millwright in roto
operations for Armstrong World Industries.
He was a
member of the Hubley Social Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,
golfing and rooting for the Phillies and Eagles. Ronald and his
family participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life
as the Nancy’s Friends Team from 2000 to 2003 in honor of his
daughter Nancy.
Surviving in
addition to his wife are 4 children, Lynetta S., wife of James A.
Flack, Lancaster, Ronald E. Coldren, Jr., Lititz, Brenda L. wife
of Dennis Foultz, Cincinnati, OH, and Barry M., husband of Pattie
Coldren, Columbia; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 3
sisters, Dorothy Weaver, Millersville, Mary Lou, wife of William
Kirchner, New Providence and Thelma Consylman, East Petersburg.
His daughter Nancy J. Fisher and brothers John, William and Robert
Coldren preceded Ronald in death.
A Memorial
Service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Charles F.
Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA,
with his grandson Aaron R. Fisher officiating, Friends will be
received from 10-11 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment
with Military Honors in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in Ronald’s memory can be made to The
American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.To
send the family online condolences, please visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
717-393-9661
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