Ronald J. Angleton
Ronald J. Angleton, 69 of Tipton passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 22, 1952 in Kokomo, Indiana to Glen Angleton and Garnet (Harding) Delp. On October 8, 1977 in Logansport, Indiana he married Gail (Walker) Angleton who survives.
Ron graduated from Logansport High School in 1971. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1972 and served his country for 8 years. He was stationed in California during his enlistment. Being in the Marine Corps was a goal Ron wanted to accomplish. He was inspired by his brother Tom, who also served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Ron was a fork truck operator; he worked at the Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo and then transferred to the plant in Tipton to finish his career. He retired after working for them for 25 years. Ron was a member of UAW Local #685.
Ron enjoyed collecting military memorabilia and Marx Toys from the 1950’s and 1960’s. He and his wife Gail traveled together to many gun and toy shows around the Midwest. Ron was also an avid reader of military history and biographies. He favored books about World War II, the Civil War, and anything concerning the Marine Corps. Many times Ron and his wife journeyed east to Washington, D.C., Quantico, Virginia to the Marine Corps Museum and Gettysburg.
Ron and Gail were blessed to have shared 43 years together, raising two children, Eric and Robyn Angleton. He is also survived by a grandson, Austyn; two nieces and several cousins. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his brother Tom Angleton.
Ron’s funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Ron will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport with military honors. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to be made in Ron’s honor to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, https://t2t.org/, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, 10306 or any charity of choice that helps military veterans and their families.
Hello, I am so sorry to hear about Ron….he was a great guy and a fellow collector! I will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. God bless you all, and may my friend Ron rest in peace with Christ our Lord!
Such a sad loss and gone too son. I met Ron at the Chicago Show 6 years ago. Such a great guy! We chatted often online via Facebook about everything from history to Marx toys. He was full of so much knowledge and I enjoyed our chats. Most importantly when I attended toy soldier shows Ron was always a welcomed sight and presence. Down to earth and laid back, I enjoyed his friendship very much and will miss him greatly! RIP Ron and thank you for being the marine that can still watch over us from above.
Ron was a great guy. We enjoyed collecting the Marx figures and playsets we had growing up in the Indianapolis area. Always in good humor he will be missed by everyone who knew him. God speed Ron
May the roads rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
My condolences to the family of Ron, especially to my Marine Corps sister his daughter Robyn. May the family take comfort in knowing he is a peace. Semper Fidelis Ron. Please look after them, it is an honor to share the Title Marine with you. Rest In Peace. ❤
Rest in peace.
I met Ron when we were in elementary school in Osceola, Indiana. At that time he lived with his Dad. We became friends with like interests in war toys and comic books. We were also in the American Legion Junior drill team.
When his Dad died he moved away to Logansport, In.
We kept in touch sporadically for the rest of our lives. I will miss him. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Condolences to Ron’s family; I never had the pleasure of meeting him except through various hobby sites. Rest well, Marine, we’ll take it from here. Remember our loss is his gain. Blessings.
Ron was a good toy soldier pal of mine for many years. I would see him several times per year at toy shows in Indiana and Illinois. Over the years the toy soldiers became less important to us than the fellowship we would share sitting and telling “war” stories and great exagerations of toy finds, toys that got away, rumors of such, etc. EVERY time I would see him, he would ask me: “Do you have any Marx Marines for sale?”….even though I had already sold him HUNDREDS! Brother Ron, you will now have all the Marx Marines you need as Magic Marxie greets you in Heaven. I look forward some day to renewing our jabbering my friend.
Best wishes to a fellow veteran and collector
I had the pleasure of knowing Ron as a good friend and fellow toy soldier collector. We had many great talks and stories we shared over the last few years. I always looked forward to seeing Ron and his wife at the shows. He will be missed but fondly remembered by me and his many friends. God Bless and comfort his family and Rest in Peace my friend!
I thought Ron was a real nice guy and I enjoyed doing business with him years ago. His expertise with Marx figures and other toy soldiers will be missed.
Ron was a great father, loving husband and grandfather, and stellar Marine. I had the opportunity to sit down and had many conversations with him and I can truly say that the world has lost a good one, but I know deep down in my heart and that the good Lord has welcome him into his kingdom with open arms. To one die hard rolling stones fan to another…cheers my friend. May you rest in peace devil dog.
I met Ron and his wife many years ago at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show, and then again several times again at both the Chicago and Indiana shows, through Ron’s good friend, Bill Skinner. Ron and his wife were always such pleasant, friendly people in the toy soldier collecting hobby. Condolences to Ron’s wife. I’m thankful she and Ron had 42 happy years together.
I met Ron over seven years ago at the Chicago toy soldier show. Thru the years we became good friends. I enjoyed his knowledge he had on collecting Marx toys and playsets. He was always very helpful if i had any questions on what particular parts went to a set. But most of all i cherished the friendship we developed thru the years. Rest in peace my toy soldier brother. Rick Lipp
I meet Ron when we transferred from St Louis to IN, not everyone was overly inviting at first. But Ron always had a smile on his face and was always eager to lend and ear if you needed one. When Eric was hit and hospitalized, I dont think Ron left his side for long. Her loved his kids and very proud of his grandson. Ron I will miss talking to you, friend…and until we meet again. Your in my heart…Shelly.
I will miss our conversations and our Marine memories we shared .
God Speed. and Semper Fi
I was blessed to serve with Ron at LTA. Ron was an outstanding Marine. I am saddened that he is no longer with the living. I wish I could have connected with him a lot sooner.
John 11:25
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”