Arthur "Ron" Epert

Arthur “Ron” Epert, age 69, of Steinbarger Lake, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 15, 2020 at home. He was born on August 10, 1951, the son of Arthur C. & Betty H. (Eytcheson) Epert in Fort Wayne, IN. On June 7, 1980 he married Melanie Hire; she survives.

Ron was a lifetime area resident and a 1970 graduate of West Noble High School. He drove truck for nearly 30 years. During which time he worked for Lyon & Greenleaf and Bulkamatic Transport Company.  Ron attended Wawaka United Methodist for many years and was currently a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Melanie Epert of Steinbarger Lake; children, Megan Epert of Goshen, IN and Joshua C. Epert of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Roxie (Dan) Lyons of Cromwell, IN and Shelly McKee of Syracuse, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. & Betty H. Epert; and a brother, James Philip Epert.

A funeral service will be held in Ron’s honor on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11 am at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Jean Ness will officiate. Burial will follow at Hire Cemetery in Ligonier, IN.

Family and friends will be received from 2-5 pm on Sunday, September 20, 2020 and also from 10-11 prior to the service at Yeager Funeral Home on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be directed toThe American Liver Foundation, National Office, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006. Or online at www.liverfoundation.org