Ronald L. Anderson Sr. 76, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2017 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. Ron was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 25, 1940 to Paul and Helen (Kane) Anderson. He graduated from Whitmer High School and worked at Jeep Chrysler for 28 years before his retirement. On November 1, 1974 he married Kathleen (Pasztor) and together they raised a family. Ron had a green thumb and took pride in his yard and tomato garden. He had a passion for auto racing and enjoyed traveling with his brother Dave to different race tracks. Ron was a handy man who had a knack for fixing anything by fabricating from his collection of spare parts. What was most important to Ron was his family, especially his grandchildren. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kathy; children, Tom, Brenda, Eric (Jim), Robert, Ronnie Jr., Shane (Crystal); brother, Dave (Barb); 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Paul. Friends may visit at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church.