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Ronald O Cordes

Birth	:	18 Jun 1938 Napoleon Township, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	7 Jul 2019 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4061060, -84.1900350
Description	:	Ronald O. Cordes, 81, of Napoleon Township peacefully passed away Sunday July 7th, 2019 at Orchards of Northcrest in Napoleon surrounded by family. Ronald was born June 18, 1938 in Napoleon Township, OH to the late Otto and Ida (Vorwerk) Cordes. Ron was a farmer and steward of the land who felt honored to farm the Cordes Homestead Farm where he was born. Along with traditional crops, he was innovative and raised several specialty crops including tomatoes, pickles, sugar beets and cared for livestock. Ron also served in the US Army Reserve as a Civil Engineer. Ron was... Read More	Ronald O. Cordes, 81, of Napoleon Township peacefully passed away Sunday July 7th, 2019 at Orchards of Northcrest in Napoleon surrounded by family. Ronald was born June 18, 1938 in Napoleon Township, OH to the late Otto and Ida (Vorwerk) Cordes. Ron was a farmer and steward of the land who felt honored to farm the Cordes Homestead Farm where he was born. Along with traditional crops, he was innovative and raised several specialty crops including tomatoes, pickles, sugar beets and cared for livestock. Ron also served in the US Army Reserve as a Civil Engineer. Ron was actively involved in his home church, St. Paul's Lutheran Napoleon Township, where he served three times as President, as a member on church counsel, and sang in the church choir. He also sang barbershop harmony and was a member of the Defiance Northwesternaires Chorus for over 15 years. He often had a twinkle in his eye, loved to share barbershop humor and one or two “dad” jokes! He also worked for the Lutheran Digest for many years. He is survived by the love of his life, Judith A. (Hockman) Cordes. They were married on April 24, 1960 in his home church, St Paul's Township and were married for over 59 years. He is survived by his sons, Richard O. (Julie), Dr. David A., and Jonathon C. Cordes; grandchildren, Marie (Andy) Burghart, Michelle Cordes, and Melissa (Bob) Young; great grandchildren, Autumn, Matthew, Alex, Lucia, and Spencer; and a sister, Phyllis Hesterman. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ray Cordes, Robert Cordes; sisters-in-law, Paula Cordes, Lucia (Walter) Delventhal, and brother-in-law, Vernon Hesterman. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11th at St. Paul Lutheran Township church (on Q1). Interment will follow at St Paul's Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Sara’s Garden, St. Paul’s Stained Glass Fund, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Ronald O Cordes's memorial is located at: Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA.
When did Ronald O Cordes death?
Ronald O Cordes death on 7 Jul 2019 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.4061060
Longitude: -84.1900350

Family Members:

Parent

Otto Johann Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Carl “Otto” Cordes

(1892 - 1961)

Ida Sophia Katharina Vorwerk Cordes

(1897 - 1980)

Siblings

Raymond Clayton “Ray” Cordes

(1918 - 2002)

Robert Edward Cordes

(1924 - 1952)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4061060, -84.1900350

2. Union Chapel Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4166985, -84.1877975

3. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4063290, -84.2163380

4. Bremer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3863980, -84.2093960

5. Henry County Home Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4212830, -84.1506900

6. Glenwood Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3838997, -84.1425018

7. Saint Johns Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4491997, -84.1727982

8. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200

9. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

10. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4050120, -84.2608930

11. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4414170, -84.2495930

12. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4389000, -84.2549973

13. Locust Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4389650, -84.2558060

14. Forest Hill Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3913994, -84.1100006

15. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3767014, -84.1172028

16. Battenburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840010, -84.2748520

17. Freedom Township Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4752970, -84.2069960

18. Gunn Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3306007, -84.1517029

19. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

20. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

21. Cole Cemetery
Flatrock Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3264008, -84.1521988

22. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

23. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

24. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002