Ronald S. Temple, age 65, of Jasper

Ronald was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 12, 1954, to Ronald and Juanita (Shaw) Temple.  He married Ella Morgan on June 9, 1978, in Crown Pointe, Indiana. Ronald was a United States veteran, serving as a Marine. He previously worked as a welder for General Motors. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He also enjoyed playing Santa at Christmastime, which is something he did for over 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion Riders and the American Legion Post #147. 

Surviving are his wife, Ella Temple, Jasper, IN, two daughters, Jennifer Temple, Evansville, IN, Stephanie Temple, Jasper, IN, two sons, Ronald Temple, Sierra Vista, AZ, Anthony Temple, Evansville, IN, 12 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, his mother, Juanita Temple Carolan, Sierra Vista, AZ, one sister, Sharon (David) Gidcumb, St. John, IN, two brothers, William Temple, Sierra Vista, AZ, and Steven Temple, Manchester, NH. Preceding him in death are his father, Ronald Temple, two daughters, Rhonda Steller and Lisa Ellman, one grandson, Steve Temple, and two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Temple. 

Private services will be held at a later date.