Ronald E. Bitikofer

Ronald Eugene Bitikofer, 53, of Strasburg died Monday, October 8, 2001 at Union Hospital following an extended illness,

He was an independent long distance truck driver for many years, and was most recently a mechanic for Tuck City Freightliner at East Gary, Indiana.

Born July 7, 1948 in Dover he was a son of Mary Kathryn Hensel Bitikofer Malcuit of Strasburg and the late Eugene D. Bitikofer.

Ronald is also survived by two sons: Matthew (Tricia) Bitikofer of Dover
Joshua (Stacy) Bitikofer of Strasburg

Two daughters: Jennifer and Ashley Bitikofer of Lake Station, Indiana

Two sisters: Kathy (Larry) Mizer of Dover
Karen (Dennis) Roudebush of Elmwood, Illinois

Brother: John (Brenda) Bitikofer of Strasburg

Grandson: Logan Bitikofer of Dover

Seven nieces and nephews

He was also preceded in death by his step-father: Roland Malcuit

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 11:00 am in the First Lutheran Church at Strasburg with Pastor Fred Grosse officiating. Interment will be in the Grandview Union Cemetery at Strasburg. Friends can call at the church one-hour prior to the service on Thursday. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Ronald may do so by visiting the ''on-line obituaries'' link on the funeral homes website. The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home at Strasburg is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County.

Toland-Herzig, Strasburg
330-878-5565
www.tolandherzig.com