Ronald Eugene Coonrod, 78, of rural Michigantown, passed away May 5, 2026 at Witham Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, IN. He was born August 4, 1947 in Clinton County, IN to Wayne & Frona Olene (Evans) Coonrod. He married Janice Brown in 1980.
Ronald was a 1965 graduate of Clinton Central High School. He retired in 1995 from Chrysler. Ron was a member of the Heart of Fire Church. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed playing cards and loved his dog, Heidi. Ronald along with his wife owned/operated Country Pride Restaurant and the cement shop next door, Lawn Novelties.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Janice of rural Michigantown, daughters, Sonya Brown of Rossville, Krista Stahl of rural Frankfort, son, Chris (Angie) Barnes of Kirklin as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Barnes and a baby brother, Charles.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. A Celebration of Life will begin a 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence.