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27, 1943 - Oct. 4, 2009OSCEOLA - Ronald L. Hartford, 66, passed away on Sunday, October 4, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Ronald was born on February 27, 1943, in Casper, WY, to Wayne and Ida Hartford. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by a grandson, Nathaniel. On June 28, 1974, in Benton Harbor, MI, he married Donna J. Dreesbach, who preceded him in death on February 25, 2009. Surviving Ronald are three sons, Phillip (Patricia) Bianchini of Niles, MI, Michael (Charlene) Bianchini of Elkhart, IN, and Scott (Carol) Bianchini of Warsaw, IN; 12 grandchildren, Christopher, Crystal, Paul, Kayla, Cory, Dena, KC, Shawn, Brianna, Brittney, Briella and Braelynn; and six great-grandchildren, Camerin, Riley, Lucas, Kadin, Raylee and Elizabeth; sisters, Sheri Hall of Monrovia, CA, Terri Hall of Long Beach, CA; and two brothers, Bill Jo Hall of Long Beach, CA, and Bob Hall. Ronald attended Andrews University and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country proudly. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1878. Family and friends may gather to remember Ronald on Monday, October 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Osceola Grace Brethren Church, 58343 Apple Road, Osceola, IN. A memorial service will take place in the church at 5 p.m. following the gathering. Hahn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.