Ronnie R. Sturm, 79, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at IU Health Arnett Hospital.
He was born March 23, 1944, in Clinton, IN, to the late Roy Edward and M. Margaret (Heber) Sturm.
Ronnie graduated from Clinton High School and earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University.
Ronnie was a veterinarian for 48 years before retiring.
Ronnie was a devoted husband and father whom loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, antique cars, boating, and was an avid Purdue sports fan.
He is survived by his wife, Joy L. Sturm of Lafayette and two sons, Michael (wife Sonia) Sturm of Indianapolis and Corey (wife Lydia) Sturm of Crawfordsville. A sister, Connie (husband Verle) Meister of Camdenton, MO and sisters-in-law, Robin Sturm of Manassas, VA, Cathy Ferrari of Westfield and Michelle Bailey of Carmel as well as several nieces and nephews.
Ronnie was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Sturm and sister-in-law, Brenda Monge.
Visitation will be 10:00 am until the time of the service at 12:00 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909. Rev. Kevin Bowers will be officiating. Burial will be at Bono Cemetery in Dana, IN at 2:30 pm also on Friday.