Wilbur Ronk

Wilbur Ronk, age 90, of Westerville, passed away October 30th at home. Wilbur moved from Ashland, Kentucky, to Westerville, Ohio in 1953. He began a successful career with Central Ohio Building Co., Inc. as president of one of Columbus, Ohios premier commercial building companies. In 1987, Wilbur and his wife Shirley felt led to begin a new church in their home. Later, they moved the church to a volunteer-built building known as Genoa Baptist Church. This church has grown and now ministers to over 3,000 people. Only in Heaven could Wilbur see his impact on so many lives.

Survived by his wife of 70 years, Shirley; son, Kevin (Kathy) Ronk of Galena; daughter, Serena (Bobby) Adams of Galena; grandchildren, Andrea and Nick Ronk, Zach (Lauren), Jared (Shelby), Evan and Macy Watkins, Austyn and Rylan Adams; great-grandson, Theo Watkins; sisters, Charlotte Karn and Jane (Butch) Harr; brothers, Dock and Bill (Barbara) Ronk; brother-in-law, Fred (Helen) Caudill; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Jordan Watkins; parents, Otis and America Ronk, sister, Phyllis Anthony and brothers, Paul and Frank Ronk.

Friends may call at Genoa Baptist Church, corner of Rt. 3 and Lewis Center Road in Westerville, Sunday November 3rd from 2-3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m., Pastor Frank Carl, officiating. Private family interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens.