Ronald Wayne Copple

February 2, 1947 - June 22, 2019

Ronald Wayne Copple, 72, a lifelong Rush County resident, passed away June 22, 2019 in Indianapolis. Ron was born February 2, 1947 in Rushville to Wilbur Earl & Mildred F. (Palmerton) Copple, both deceased. Ron was an E4 in the US Army and served in Vietnam. Ron loved his country and was a proud American. He married Drenda Mourey on December 22, 1968 and she preceded him in death on December 8, 2011. Ron retired in 2002 after 33 years with Chrysler. He worked in 5 plants while with Chrysler and retired from the New Castle plant where he ran the steel dock. Ron was a member of the UAW Local #371 in New Castle. Ron also was a member of the Rushville American Legion Post #150, VFW, VVA, Eagles Lodge 2 PM round table and was proud member of the Rush County Veteran's Honor Guard. He loved to fish, enjoyed refurbishing antique gas pumps, loved dogs and was a huge Elvis fan. He will be missed by his loving daughter, Susan (Danny) Hoeing of Rushville, his sister, Norma Evans of Connersville and his loving grandchildren, Nathaniel Grant & Tessa Jean Hoeing. In addition to his parents and wife, Ron was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Copple. Services for Ron will be held at 10 AM Friday, June 28, 2019 in Moster Mortuary, Rushville with Warren Engel presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family at the mortuary from 4-8 PM Thursday evening, June 27. Burial will be in Rushville's East Hill Cemetery. The Rush County Veteran's Honor Guard will provide military rites. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rush County Veteran's Honor Guard or to the Rushville Animal Shelter.