Ronald D. Cross, 75, of Sandusky, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born on February 2, 1947, in Norwalk, to the late Clifton and Janice (Parish) Cross.

In 1966 Ron married the love of his life Nancy (Burger) Cross.  That same year he was drafted into the United States Army and stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War.  Ron was a heavy equipment operator and spent most of his working career at the Huron Lime Company, retiring after 20 years.

Ron was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Norwalk, where he served as a Deacon.  He was also a lifelong member of the Norwalk VFW #2473.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling the United States with his wife Nancy.  The past 9 years have been spent playing chess, cards, and sharing stories with his friends at the Ohio Veterans Home.

Ron is survived by his children; Jon (Eve) Cross, Judy (Eric) Schneider, Jason (Niki) Cross and Joshua Cross, all of Norwalk; grandchildren, Allisa (Rob) Engel, Hannah (Troy) Merriman, Maise (Bronson) Ziemke, Brie Schneider, Garrett (Kayla) Cross, Ellie (Dustin) Roth, Skyler Cross, Autumn Cross, Sylas Cross, Caleb Cross, Veronica Cross, and Joanna Cross; great grandson, Tate Merriman; brother, Steve Cross, and sister, Patricia (James) Graefe.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Burger) Cross.

Friends and family are invited to his visitation on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, from 10 a.m. until the time of the 11 a.m. service, all at Calvary Baptist Church, 250 Benedict Ave., Norwalk.  Pastor Joe Groff will officiate the service.  Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, with full military honors provided.  Memorial contributions if desired may be directed to Camp Patmos, 920 Monaghan Road, Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438.  Online memories may be expressed to the family by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com