Ronald Lee Coughenour
Passed 07/27/2022
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Obituary For Ronald Lee Coughenour
75 years of being being radical... Ronald Lee Coughenour, age 75, suddenly passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2022, in his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Ron was born on February 21, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to Raymond and Phyllis (Lee) Coughenour. He grew up in the greater Dayton area and was a proud Beavercreek Beaver Class of 1965. He attended Otterbein College for two years before making his way to Plymouth, Vermont with his good friend, where he started cooking at the Farm and Wilderness Camp. He met his late wife, Reeta (Colton d.1997), while driving the school bus for band trips at Proctor High School in the 70's. Ron and reeta married in 1976, built their home together in Pittsfield, Vermont, and had two daughters. Ron, amongst many other things, was a member of the P.V.F.D., a successful business owner and bus river for many years. Ron was a devoted single father for 15 years, attending all of his daughters concerts and music trips, In 2012 he reconnected with his middle school sweetheart Bonnie (Beal) Stephens. They spent the next decade traveling the country in their RV. On June28, 2021, the "Serendipitous Sojourns" were wed in the Smoky Mountains surrounded by his family. Ron is survived by his wife Bonnie (Beal) Stephens(and her family of Loveland Ohio) His daughters Carrie (Gordon) Kohl (grandkids Geoffrey and Sophia) and Gabrielle Coughenour of Pittsfield, VT. He is also survived by his brother R. John(Christie) Coughenour of Proctor, VT., his sister Pamela (JR) Gaines of Beavercreek, OH and his many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday September 17, 2022, with a Memorial Service starting at 2:00 PM at the Pittsfield Federated Church in Pittsfield, Vermont. In lieu of flowers donations in Ron's memory may be made to the Arts Bus Inc. vis their website ; http://artsbusvt.org/donate/ Arrangements by family owned and operated Hudgels Swan Funeral Home Tucson, Arizona
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07/30/2023
I'm so sorry for your loss .My condolences to brother John and the entire family. Susan Liles Macnamara
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08/16/2022
I was saddened to see this news. I remember Ron from when he first started driving our bus to basketball games at Proctor High. We watched as he and our beloved band teacher, Reeta Colton became an item and then got married. Ron was part of the team. I'm sure he will be sorely missed. Linda Anderson, PHS '78
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08/15/2022
Our thoughts go out to Ron's family. Our girls were in school together at RHS and played in the band. God Bless You All. Jean, Rachel and MaryBeth Radaker
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08/13/2022
We send Ron's family our sincere condolences. Our sons were in the RHS bands with Carrie and Gabby and we'll always remember with fondness Ron's welcoming nature, lightheartedness and warm smile. We're grateful to have met Ron! Walt, Linda, Alan and Andrew O'Brien Rutland, Vermont
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08/12/2022
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to your family.
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08/12/2022
Ron touched many lives from bus driver to church choir to family, he will be greatly missed. His hugs could make you feel all was right in the world! I'm so glad you came back into his life, Bonnie and you got to see the country together. Hugs and prayers of for the whole family. Louella Hunt Giddings
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08/12/2022
Condolences to you all. Ron will be missed by so many people, he was a wonderful man,father and husband. I had the pleasure of calling Ron a friend. RIP in PEACE RON! Bruce Osborne
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08/12/2022
Ron will be missed by so many. He was a wonderful human with a thunderous laugh that was loved by all. My heart breaks for his girls and their step mom. Memories will get you through the rough spots. Prayers of strength and peace as you begin this new chapter in life. Love, Charlene Eldredge Anderson
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08/11/2022
My condolences to Bonnie and Ron's family. He was a great friend and will be truly missed by all who knew him. I will miss his laughter and his gentle spirit always. Cheri Dingle Schaffner
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08/07/2022
I too will miss Ron. I send My condolences for his family. His hugs always brought lots of love and joy! He shared some similar life challenges and gave me strength. I'm so grateful that Aunt Bonnie reunited with him and brought him into our family. I'll remember he and Aunt B doing crosswords in the mornings. Fondly, Kim Beal
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08/07/2022
We will miss Ron. He and Bonnie had ten wonderful loving years together. We'll always remember the good times with them at the Lancaster Festival, beaching in Florida, and Christmas in Tucson(2021). Ron loved wearing his shorts and sandals no matter how cool it was. Ron and Judy Beal
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Ronald Lee Coughenour
Passed 07/27/2022
Obituary For Ronald Lee Coughenour
75 years of being being radical... Ronald Lee Coughenour, age 75, suddenly passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2022, in his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Ron was born on February 21, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to Raymond and Phyllis (Lee) Coughenour. He grew up in the greater Dayton area and was a proud Beavercreek Beaver Class of 1965. He attended Otterbein College for two years before making his way to Plymouth, Vermont with his good friend, where he started cooking at the Farm and Wilderness Camp. He met his late wife, Reeta (Colton d.1997), while driving the school bus for band trips at Proctor High School in the 70's. Ron and reeta married in 1976, built their home together in Pittsfield, Vermont, and had two daughters. Ron, amongst many other things, was a member of the P.V.F.D., a successful business owner and bus river for many years. Ron was a devoted single father for 15 years, attending all of his daughters concerts and music trips, In 2012 he reconnected with his middle school sweetheart Bonnie (Beal) Stephens. They spent the next decade traveling the country in their RV. On June28, 2021, the "Serendipitous Sojourns" were wed in the Smoky Mountains surrounded by his family. Ron is survived by his wife Bonnie (Beal) Stephens(and her family of Loveland Ohio) His daughters Carrie (Gordon) Kohl (grandkids Geoffrey and Sophia) and Gabrielle Coughenour of Pittsfield, VT. He is also survived by his brother R. John(Christie) Coughenour of Proctor, VT., his sister Pamela (JR) Gaines of Beavercreek, OH and his many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday September 17, 2022, with a Memorial Service starting at 2:00 PM at the Pittsfield Federated Church in Pittsfield, Vermont. In lieu of flowers donations in Ron's memory may be made to the Arts Bus Inc. vis their website ; http://artsbusvt.org/donate/ Arrangements by family owned and operated Hudgels Swan Funeral Home Tucson, Arizona
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Condolences
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07/30/2023
I'm so sorry for your loss .My condolences to brother John and the entire family. Susan Liles Macnamara
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08/16/2022
I was saddened to see this news. I remember Ron from when he first started driving our bus to basketball games at Proctor High. We watched as he and our beloved band teacher, Reeta Colton became an item and then got married. Ron was part of the team. I'm sure he will be sorely missed. Linda Anderson, PHS '78
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08/15/2022
Our thoughts go out to Ron's family. Our girls were in school together at RHS and played in the band. God Bless You All. Jean, Rachel and MaryBeth Radaker
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08/13/2022
We send Ron's family our sincere condolences. Our sons were in the RHS bands with Carrie and Gabby and we'll always remember with fondness Ron's welcoming nature, lightheartedness and warm smile. We're grateful to have met Ron! Walt, Linda, Alan and Andrew O'Brien Rutland, Vermont
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08/12/2022
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to your family.
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08/12/2022
Ron touched many lives from bus driver to church choir to family, he will be greatly missed. His hugs could make you feel all was right in the world! I'm so glad you came back into his life, Bonnie and you got to see the country together. Hugs and prayers of for the whole family. Louella Hunt Giddings
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08/12/2022
Condolences to you all. Ron will be missed by so many people, he was a wonderful man,father and husband. I had the pleasure of calling Ron a friend. RIP in PEACE RON! Bruce Osborne
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08/12/2022
Ron will be missed by so many. He was a wonderful human with a thunderous laugh that was loved by all. My heart breaks for his girls and their step mom. Memories will get you through the rough spots. Prayers of strength and peace as you begin this new chapter in life. Love, Charlene Eldredge Anderson
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08/11/2022
My condolences to Bonnie and Ron's family. He was a great friend and will be truly missed by all who knew him. I will miss his laughter and his gentle spirit always. Cheri Dingle Schaffner
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08/07/2022
I too will miss Ron. I send My condolences for his family. His hugs always brought lots of love and joy! He shared some similar life challenges and gave me strength. I'm so grateful that Aunt Bonnie reunited with him and brought him into our family. I'll remember he and Aunt B doing crosswords in the mornings. Fondly, Kim Beal
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08/07/2022
We will miss Ron. He and Bonnie had ten wonderful loving years together. We'll always remember the good times with them at the Lancaster Festival, beaching in Florida, and Christmas in Tucson(2021). Ron loved wearing his shorts and sandals no matter how cool it was. Ron and Judy Beal
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