Ronald D. “Ron” Draise, Sr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born September 1, 1951, in Circleville, Ohio, to the late Donald and Elizabeth Morgan Draise. On April 6, 2013, he married the former Julie Ackerman who survives.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula. A celebration of life luncheon will be held at the Sabula VFW following the service.