Ronald “Kay” K. Willoughby, 91, of Burgoon, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Emergency Room at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born April 9, 1930 in Tiffin, OH to Henry and Gretta (Stoner) Willoughby. Kay was a graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and received a bachelor’s degree in science and business administration from Bowling Green State University. Kay served in the U.S. Army from January 15, 1952 to December 8, 1953 and was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany) and National Defense Service Medal. He married Donna J. Pfeiffer on October 14, 1961 in Blackberry, OH and she survives.
Kay taught accounting at Terra Community College for thirty years and retired in 1999. He was a member of Fremont Baptist Church and enjoyed farming, gardening, canning and playing the piano. In his early years he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Kay is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Donna J. Willoughby, Burgoon, OH; children, Jeffrey Willoughby, Burgoon, OH, Mark (Whitney) Willoughby, Marysville, OH, Clinton Willoughby, Burgoon, OH; grandchildren, Haley, Connor, Samantha and Annalece and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roger Willoughby.
Visitation: Saturday, April 9, 2022, 10:00 am to Noon at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Services will begin at Noon at the funeral home with Military Honors provided by the VFW and American Legion to follow.
Burial will take place at Old Mission Cemetery, Crane Twp/Upper Sandusky, OH at a later date.
Memorials can be made in Kay’s honor to Fremont Baptist Church, 931 Everett Rd, Fremont, OH 43420.
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Mary Zeitz
Sorry for your loss we grew up with Roger and Bev Willoughby and kids Prayers for your family. Sincerely Jeff and Mary Zeitz
Gloriajean Shock
So very sorry for your loss….
Barb & Larry Gundy
Our condolences to the entire Willoughby family.
Ron was a great teacher; he focused on ‘student learning.’
He was also a ‘pressure release valve’ for me during my
early years at Terra. He helped keep me ‘in balance.’
John Bredbeck
Cousin Donna and family, so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Another member of the family that will be greatly missed.
Tim Gocke
I was so sad to hear about Ron’s passing. My sympathies go to the whole family. I was a friend of his and faculty member in the business department for many years. His office was just two doors down. We would talk often sharing stories, discussing the state of the college, and whatever else that was on our minds. You could see me in his office and him in mine often times just laughing and talking away. Ron was a kind man who would share his vegetables with me that he grew on his farm. I missed him when he retired from Terra just like I miss him now. Ron never told me he played the piano!
Darlene Thompson
I am are sorry to learn of the passing of Uncle Ron…what great memories I have of going to Cedar Point and New Years Eve parties at the house…You are in my prayers..❤️
Darlene (Hetrick) Thompson
Mark Withrow
Ron was a good friend to my mother back when friends meant something. As a youth I remember visiting their house and spending the evening with Ron playing the piano and everyone else singing or laughing. His friendship to my mother and my family will never be forgotten.