Ronald "Ron" Gene Dickinson, 81,husband of Linda Louise Dickinson, passed peacefully on 19 March 2025. Ron is survived by his wife of 65 years, Linda. Ron was born in 1943 on June 11th and grew up in Pittsburgh, PA before joining the United States Coast Guard, where he served faithfully until settling down in Middletown, OH. Ron attained his Doctor of Philosophy of Religion on June 4th, 2000 and spent many years working as an engineer in his community. In lieu of a service, his family is asking for prayers of support for his loving and devoted wife. Linda and Ron have two children Edward, husband of Marylin (Moberly), and Lisa, wife of Robert (Buckingham). Ron left behind his 5 grandchildren, Tyler, Derek, Leah, Benjamin, and Bailey. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life...will be able to separate us from the love of God." - Romans 8:38-39.