Ronald Warren Knisley (aka Grandpa Duck) born in Ohio on August 27th, 1950 was called home from Mesa Arizona on March 18th, 2025 at 74 years of age.
Ron was a proud Vietnam Veteran (US Army), a Master Craftsman Stone Mason, family man, father, brother, grandfather, neighbor, and helpful friend to many.
He will be missed by all who knew him, whether for decades, or those he knew only a short time from Ohio to Arizona and everywhere in between. His booming voice and matching personality never met a stranger, a fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes, Old Westerns, Shepards Chapel, Coin Collecting and Casino Arizona.
Ron was survived by his Son, LCDR Shane W Knisley, USN (Retired) of Virginia Beach, VA. Daughter, Sharon W Knisley of Mesa, AZ, brothers Steven (Dena) Knisley of Springfield, OH, Michael (Denise) Knisley of Gainesville, FL and Darrell McHenry of Mesa, AZ. His Grandchildren, Dr. Alyssa (Ian) Wood of St. Albans, United Kingdom and Craig Knisley of Cambridge, MA. Ron also had several nieces and nephews, most of which live in Ohio. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Joe Knisley of Knoxville Oh and Phyllis McHenry of London, OH and his brother Richard Knisley of Columbus, OH.
At his request, no memorial service will be held, but instead, Ron just wanted all to have a good time for him. Ron requested to be laid to rest in Ohio alongside his father, mother and brother each of whom he loved very much.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
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