Ronald G. Heck

Ronald G. Heck, 83, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025

He was born in Findlay on January 10, 1942, the son of the late Wendell M. and Verda P. (Rader) Heck. Ronald grew up on a farm by the Blanchard River in Amanda Township, Hancock County, Ohio, and was a 1959 graduate of Vanlue High School. He graduated from Bowling Green State University and later earned his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University College of Law.

Ronald married his loving companion, Rosemary E. Bishop on June 1, 1962. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2022.

Surviving are his two children, Jason K. (Lyndsay) Heck of Findlay, and daughter, Alexandra K. (Troy) Zmuda of Toledo; blessed with three grandchildren, Piper A. Stewart, Jack E. Zmuda, and Summer Casey Raedel Zmuda; and his niece, Julie Welstead, and Dr. Kent Heck.

In addition to his loving wife, Rosemary, and his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, E. Duane Heck in 2013.

Throughout Ronald’s life, he loved being a pilot, a trial attorney, and traveling. As a criminal defense lawyer, he was honored to assist the unfortunate and those who found themselves in difficulty with the law. He also served as judge of the Hardin County Liberty-Marion District Court, taught business law at Defiance College and visited all 50 states, most Canadian provinces and Mexico.

In his later years, he enjoyed spending time on his screened-in porch, where he would read, enjoy a cigar, drink coffee, and observe deer and other wildlife in the area behind his home.

Per Ronald’s wishes, there is no visitation or funeral service. If memorial contributions are desired, please make to Cancer Patient Services. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Ronald’s family.