Ronald Jerome Begue Sr., 86, Columbia City, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Sebring, Fla.

He was born May 21, 1936. On Oct. 21, 1955, he married Juanita Marie Dignan, who preceded him in death in 2006. He then was united in marriage to Charlene Adams, who survives.

He also is survived by his sons, Ronald Jerome (Barb) Begue Jr., Columbia City, Stephen Begue, Columbia City; daughters, Suzette Begue, Columbia City, and Deborah (David) Herendeen, Larwill; 12 grandchildren; and brothers, Gerald (Pamela) Begue and Frank (Susie) Begue, both of Fort Wayne.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.