September 1, 1936 – October 17, 2023
Ronnie Dane Wilkins, 87, Cicero, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at IU Health Saxony Fishers in Fishers. He was born on September 1, 1936, to Howard and Billie (Carell) Wilkins in Hartford City, Ind.
Ronnie proudly served his country in the Indiana National Guard for 37 years. He worked for Firestone and was a member of the Cicero American Legion. Ronnie enjoyed camping, turkey shooting, and field trials with his coon dogs. He also followed NASCAR and sprint racing, and loved IU Basketball.
Ronnie is survived by his brothers, Joe A. (Judy) Wilkins and James W. (Karen) Wilkins; companion, Marilyn Turnbull; stepsons, Sonny Nordhoff, Scott Nordhoff, Steve Nordhoff, and Stanley Nordhoff; stepdaughter, Susan Wann; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouses, Bernice and Dorothy; and his adopted daughter, Paula Darlene Wilkins-Jackson.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., with services at 2 p.m., on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 (support.woundedwarriorproject.org).
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