Ronald E. Hale, age 74, of Camden, OH passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1944 in Richmond, IN to the late Clyde and Betty Hale. Ron enjoyed camping and being a “camp host” with his wife Diane at various campgrounds; he was a C.B. club member; and he retired after 28 years of employment from the Maintenance Department at Miami University. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane Hale of Camden, OH; son Dave Hale of Eldorado, OH; daughter Annette (Randy) Hall of Camden, OH; son James (Sheila) Hale of Camden, OH; grandchildren: Adam Hale, Colby Hale, Elizabeth Hall, Michael Buchholz, Rachael Alfrey and Jessica McIntosh; and great grandchildren: Dillon Hale, Aurora Harris, Navy Lee, Abrey McIntosh, Cohen McIntosh. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of funeral services at 12:00 noon at Christ Commission Temple, 155 North Main Street, Camden, OH with Pastor Larry Davidson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Camden. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Dayton, Hospice of Cincinnati or Oxford Oncology. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.