Ronald Dean Medaugh, 77, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on August 6, 1940, in Van Wert County the son of the late John Samuel Wayne and Alice Imo (Hurless) Medaugh. On May 12, 1988, he married the former Carolyn S. Painter who survives in Van Wert. Other family survivors include his three daughters, Kimberly Ann (Cary) Brandt of Willshrie, Connie Sue (Larry) Fullenkamp of Decatur, Indiana, and Lorri Jean Medaugh (Julie Brady) of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, William D. Brandt, Jenelle M. Painter, Tyler P. Heath J., Skyles E., Forrest W. Fullenkamp, Ryan M. Strickler, and Renee Michelle Strickler; fifteen great grandchildren; a brother, Marlin Duane (Wanda) Medaugh of Wren; and a step-daughter, Cheri Lyn Donovan (Randy Hook) of Van Wert. Besides his parents, Ron was preceded in death by two brothers, Eldon Wayne Meduagh and Gordon Dwight Medaugh in infancy; and a sister-in-law Catherine Marie Medaugh. Ron was a 1958 graduate of Willshire High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. He was a realtor and auctioneer with BeeGee Realty in Van Wert. He was a member of Trinity Friends Church. There will be a celebration of life at 11 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018, at Trinity Friends Church with Pastor Greg Rice officiating. There will be calling hours 9 - 11 a.m., Friday prior to the service. Preferred memorials are to the Trinity Friends Church.