Ronald W. Friermood, 76, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1948, to William H. and F. Louise (Ogan) Friermood in Wabash, Indiana.

Ron was a 1966 graduate of Southwood High School. He worked for Carver Press in Wabash for many years before retiring.  He enjoyed cooking, studying family genealogy and boating in his earlier years. Ron is survived by one daughter, Lori (Karen Kalhoefer) Groves of McKinney, Texas; one son, Andy Friermood of Pliano, Texas; two grandchildren, Lexi Groves of Spring, Texas, Logan Groves of McKinney, Texas; four brothers, Gary (Kathy) Friermood of Wabash, Indiana, Joe Friermood of LaFontaine, Indiana, Lester (Vickie) Friermood of North Manchester, Indiana, Greg (Jody) Friermood of LaFontaine, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Ron Friermood's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com