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Ronald Harold Craig

January 5, 1942 — December 7, 2022

Rootstown

Ronald Harold Craig, age 80, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

He was born January 5, 1942, in Akron, son of the late Leroy and Lucille (nee Grinell) Craig.

Ron loved golfing, fishing, and bowling. He was a proud man of faith and active member at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a large part of the Community Hot Meals mission. Ron was a remarkable police officer, detective, and sergeant. He received several medals during his time as a Kent Police Officer.  Ron loved his family and will be greatly missed.

Ron is survived by his beloved children, Kristin Craig, Eric Craig, Laura (Dennis) Jarvis, Ryan (Elizabeth Shaw) Craig, and Erin (Mike) Tillson-Cassel; and many cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Cherie Craig; son, Mark Craig; brother Donald Craig, and his parents.

A memorial service will take place on THURSDAY, December 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 S. Water St., Kent, OH 44240. Friends may call on WEDNESDAY, December 14, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.

To watch the funeral service virtually, you may access the live stream at https://boxcast.tv/view/ron-craig-funeral-fummhjzn8vqzjrwvpwoc

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the continued care and education for Danielle Tillson made to the family c/o Bissler & Sons Funeral Home.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ronald Harold Craig, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory

628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240

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Memorial Service

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Trinity Lutheran Church of Kent (Kent, Ohio)

600 South Water Street, Kent, OH 44240

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