SGT. E. RONALD BORAM, age 83, of Tipp City, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. He was born on July 31, 1932 in Troy to the late James and Martha (Eustache) Boram.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Mary. Ron is also survived by three children and their spouses: Scott Boram of St. Petersburg, FL, Kelly and Patty Boram of Arcanum, OH and Cori and Jeremy Knapke of Piqua, OH; step daughter and spouse: Heather and Jason Hoke of Vandalia, OH; sister: Jill Courtney of Covington, OH; grandsons: Micah Boram, Trent Mueller, Trevor Boram and Ethan, Gabe, Seth and Joshua Knapke, Zack Boram and Jordan and David Printz; and step grandchildren: Carson and Savannah Hoke.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by one daughter: Robin K. Boram; one daughter-in-law: Darla Boram; one sister: Darlene Gumbert; and former wife: Janice (Knife) Boram.

Ron was a 1951 graduate of Troy High School. He proudly served his country from 1952-1954 as a member of the US Marine Corp, serving in Korea. Ron retired from General Motors and was a former firefighter with the City of Troy. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy, where he was a longtime usher. He was also a member of Troy Fish and Game, Korean War Veterans Association in Miami County, US Marine Corp League as well as the American Czech Slovak Club in Dayton for 20 years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy with Rev. Fr. James Duell as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy. Military honors will be provided by the Veteran's Honor Guard at the cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Monday at Baird Funeral Home in Troy. Memorial contributions may be made to American Czech Slovak Club Memorial Fund, 922 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.