John M. Ronnebaum, age 81 of Chickasaw, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Celina Manor.

He was born on October 20, 1934 in Chickasaw to the late Mathias & Ruth (Zahn) Ronnebaum. On May 6, 1961 he married Margie (Muhlenkamp) and she survives in Chickasaw.

He is survived by five children: Karen & Ken Mescher of North Star, Laura & Thomas Bruns of Coldwater, Jerry (Bear) & Mary Jo Ronnebaum of Chickasaw, Kevin & Sherri Ronnebaum of Delaware and Mark & Jenny Ronnebaum of Chickasaw; 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and in-laws Bernard Ahrens of Sidney, Alma Zibrun of Coldwater, Esther McElroy of Bedford, IN and Tom & Ruth Muhlenkamp of Coldwater.

He is preceded in death by two infant sons Michael & Patrick; a sister Rosemary Ahrens, two infant brothers, two infant sisters; and in laws George Ziburn, Edward McElroy and Ruth Muhlenkamp.

He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw, the choir and men's society of the church, and the Maria Stein Knights of St. John.

John worked as a welder for Thieman's Stamping for 42 years and volunteered at the Shrine of the Holy Relics and Maria Stein Retreat House.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Precious Blood Church. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 until 8 pm Tuesday and 9:00 until 10:00 am Wednesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shrine of the Holy Relics, Center for Neurological Development or State of the Heart Care.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.