Born June 11, 1951 in Brookville, he was the son of Charles Webster and Jennie Evelyn (Raybuck) Hetrick. He married Rhoda Frances (Clark) Hetrick on December 5, 1987, she survives.
He worked as a maintenance man for the National Park Service. He was an avid Steelers Fan and outdoorsmen, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an expert marksman. He also enjoyed Black and Tan Coon Hounds and Morgan Horses.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Charles Hetrick of Beaver Falls; Lance Hetrick of Nacogdoches, Texas; and Jake Hetrick of West Sunbury; a sister, Kathy Drenning of Fairmount City; nieces and nephews, Mandy Downs of New Bethlehem, Sherry Nicolli of Fairmount City, Scott Drenning of Fairmount City, Kelli Kosmiski of Leeper, Jennifer Pago of Templeton, Shawna Lindemuth of Corsica, Carmine Hetrick of Pa, Jerry Hetrick, Jr. of Pa, and two sister-in-laws, Vickie Raybuck of Hawthorn, and Becky Hetrick of Ingram.
He was preceded in death by both parents, and a brother, Gary Paul Raybuck.
Friends will be received Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Zion Luthern Church in Shannondale. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Jim Steingass officiating.
Interment will be in the Shannondale Union Cemetery.
The family suggests if you do not wish to purchase flowers, please bring a fishing lure or a memory of Ron.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com