Ronald I. Palmer, age 62, of Alliance, died Monday, April 11, 2016 in the Alliance Community Hospital. He was born March 5, 1954 in Canton to Clarence and Betty (Sears) Palmer. He was a tool and die maker for Redicon and he loved coaching little league baseball and youth football in the United School District.

He is survived by his wife, Debora (Lewis) Palmer whom he married Jan. 24, 2010; 3 sons, Ronald Palmer Jr. of Uniontown, Michael (Rachel) Palmer of Lisbon, Joshua Palmer of Kensington; 2 stepsons, Matthew Clupper of Struthers and Christian (Nicole) Lewis of Lake Milton; sister, Judy (Stuart) Bryan of Minerva; brother, William (Beverlee) Palmer of Minerva; grandson, Tyler Palmer; and 5 step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Palmer.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Friday at 6:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Mike Syx officiating. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.