Ron began his career in education at Loveland City Schools as a teacher and coach. Ron eventually went on to become an Elementary School Principal, High School Principal and Superintendent.
Official Obituary
Ronald Glenn DeWitt of Loveland, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 91.
Ron’s life began on September 29, 1933. He is the son of the late Norville and Ethel (Williams) DeWitt. Ron was a graduate of Deer Park High School (class of 1951) and a graduate of Miami University (class of 1955). Ron was a participant in high school sports including basketball and football, participated in choir, and was also a member of the Tune Toppers, a big band playing music of the swing era.
Ron was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving his country from 1955 – 1957. Beginning with flight training at Moultrie, Georgia, he then graduated from Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas with Class 57-C learning to fly the T-33. While at Webb Air Force Base, Ron was a member of the Webb Carolers, an award-winning singing group originating at the base. He went on to Perin Air Force Base, Sherman, Texas, to advanced training in the F-86D. He was then assigned to the 41st FIS, stationed in Guam, as a F-86D Sabre pilot.
Ron was the beloved husband of 67 years, to Betty A. DeWitt, married on June 8, 1957, and devoted father of Ronald G. DeWitt, Jr.
Following his service in the U.S. Air Force in 1957, Ron began his career in education at Loveland City Schools as a teacher and coach. Ron eventually went on to become an Elementary School Principal, High School Principal and Superintendent. Ron’s leadership, dedication to education, and support has affected many teachers and children over the years. This will have a lifetime influence for many years to come. A hundred years from now it will not matter what building you were in or the position you held. But the world may be different because you touched the life of a child. Thank you, Mr. DeWitt.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, December 2 from 6-8 PM in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Ave., Loveland, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 AM. Entombment Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Donations may be made to the Loveland Schools Foundation.
