Ronald Max Prohosky

March 26, 1945 - August 1, 2019

Ronald Max Prohosky, 74, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away at his home August 1, 2019. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on March 26, 1945, the son of Edward and Letha Pearl (Jenkins) Prohosky both deceased. Ronald graduated from Rensselaer High School Class of 1963. Ronald proudly served in the National Guard. On April 19, 1969 he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Goad, and she survives. Ronald was a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed tinkering in his shop, building things, trap shooting, deer hunting, gardening, and growing square watermelons. He was a great prankster, storyteller, and was full of orneriness. Ronald was a former member of the Retired Iron Club. Ronald is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his daughters, Cathy (Mike Goin) Prohosky. Cheryl (Kirby Schuh) Floyd, Christie (Dave) Price and Melinda Prohosky; 6 grandchildren, Samantha (Nathan), Abigail, Megan (Logan), Kelsie, Emily and David and 4 great grandchildren, Pyper, Gwen, Adrian and Thatcher. Friends may visit with the family at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry of Rensselaer, Riley Children’s Hospital or the Shriner’s.