Ronald Vahle

Ronald William Vahle, 90, went to sit at the feet of his Lord on July 2, 2024 in Ahwatukee, AZ. Ron was a retired engineer at General Motors and was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is an alumnus of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology located in Terre Haute, IN. While attending Rose-Hulman, Ron joined the ROTC and upon graduation, he entered the US Army Reserves. During his service in the Reserves, Ron rose to the rank of Captain and was honorably discharged at that rank. After graduating from Rose-Hulman, Ron went to work at DELCO and married his sweetheart, Kathleen Huber. They were married 68 years and after retirement, they settled in Arizona. Ron was an avid golfer and very active at Horizon Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon, Elder, and Bible Study Teacher. He enjoyed reading and loved hiking with his family. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Verda Vahle and his brother, David. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Kathleen and daughter, Linda. There will be a celebration of life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:30 pm at First EPC, 2000 West Jefferson Street, Kokomo, with Pastor Joyce Harris officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12:30 pm until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests scholarship donations to Rose-Hulman.