Ronald Varelmann, loving husband of the late Jacqueline M. "Sophie" Varelmann (nee Haeufle) for 60 years. Treasured father of Lynne Haag, Gregg (Kimberley) Varelmann, Becky (the late Wayne) Weaver, Steven (Sandra) Varelmann, Jill (Tom) Hauser, Kerri (Mark) Day, Amy (Kevin) Langford, and Jon (Denise) Varelmann. Beloved grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Diane "Lakie" (the late Richard) Brune.

The family also acknowledges Joni Barnhart, Rachel Hughes, Gregg Varelmann and our cherished Wayne Weaver for their care and companionship. Passed away August 20, 2014, age 83.

Ron was the life of every party and leaves a legacy of laughter to all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., LIBERTY TWP, Tuesday, August 26th from 11AM until time of Blessing at 1PM. Burial immediately following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chiari Foundation, 29 Crest Loop, Staten Island, NY, 10312 or to Cancer Research Institute, 1 Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006.