Ronald E. Coldren, Sr., 74

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 307^th 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