Ronald Douglas Andrews

Ronald Douglas Andrews, 82, passed away on October 25, 2025 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born to the late Alexander & Catherine Andrews in Cleveland OH and raised in The Village of Bratenahl. He graduated from Shaw High School in 1960 where he played football and earned a scholarship to Mount Union for football and wrestling. He graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor Of Science Degree in biology and foreign language. He also belonged to the SAE Fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Ron taught highschool biology for 3 years and then went on to join the Ohio State Highway Patrol where he retired after 27 years of service from his final post in Medina. A job he truly loved!

He was an avid golfer, enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved working and attending the local Scottish Highland Games yearly, but mostly he loved spending every possible minute with his grandchildren whom he adored and they loved him in return. He never missed a game or event.

Preceded in death by his parents; Alexander and Catherine Andrews and sister, Mary Grover; He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Grace Andrews and stepchildren, Mike (Debbie) Schmidt, Christine (Brian) Brantley; and James Schmidt; grandchildren, Harrison, Michael, Megan and John; brother, Al Andrews, 3 nieces, a nephew, and many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 11 to 1 with a funeral service beginning at 1PM on Thursday October 30, 2025, at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.

Papa…we miss you already! We hope that you are standing and walking tall again! Enjoying the views of your beloved Scottish Highlands from above and visiting in heaven with those you haven’t seen in years. We know you will be our guardian angel (especially on the highways) and watch over us always.

Until we meet again…We Love You!