Ronnie Asher, 67, of Jackson passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 9, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, son of Delmar and Rosemary Drum Asher. He and Patti Friedrich were married July 6, 1974, at St. Johns United Church of Christ.
Ronnie started his working career at the handle factory in Jackson. In 1978 he went to work for Lenco where he remained until his retirement on July 5, 2018. After retirement he enjoyed helping his brother in law Randy, on the farm. Over the years Ronnie taught himself how to be a farrier and broke horses. Ronnie loved riding and traveling on his Harley with Patti. Some of his favorite past times were hunting, horseback riding, camping, guitar picking and years ago black powder rendezvous. Above all he loved to spend time with his family and his pride and joys were his children and grandchildren.
Loving survivors include his wife of 47 years, Patti Asher; three children, Laura (Kris) Daniel, Renee Asher all of Jackson and Ryan (Whitney) Asher of Advance; grandchildren Mackenzie and Greyson Daniel, Adley and Gracie Asher and his mother, Rosemary Asher of Jackson. Also surviving are siblings Tom (Peg) Asher of Jackson, Peggy Benson of St. Louis, Gary (Debbie) Asher and Rhonda (Gary Green) Weston all of Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his father Delmar Asher; a sister Cheryl Parker; and an infant sister Teri.
Memorial visitation will be Monday, April 3, 2023 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
Memorial service will be at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the funeral home with Dr. Rodney Pensel officiating.
A private committal will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Francis Hospice or Donor's choice of church or charity.
The family would like to thank St. Francis Hospice and friends and family for their many prayers.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ronnie's personal obituary page and clicking on the tribute wall tab at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.
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