Ronald Earl Barger, age 84, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health. Ronald (Ron) was born in Indianapolis, IN at Methodist Episcopal Hospital on June 9th, 1936. His parents were Earl C. and Crystal Wyant Barger. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force and was honorable discharged on 10/2/1957. Ronald worked for Barger’s Bookkeeping Service as a public accountant and was a volunteer for Wayne Township Fire Department Company 3 alongside his father. He continued doing taxes throughout his lifetime. Ronald volunteered at Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department and was hired full time in 1973 under Sheriff Russell Carmichael. He was recognized by Indianapolis Area Chapter of American Red Cross Hall of Fame for heroism on March 5, 1974. He also received his pilot’s license in 1976 and was helicopter pilot for the department. Ron served Hendricks County as the Sheriff’s Department evolved from a small jail that the Sheriff lived in to the modern complex it is today. He attained the Merit deputy rank of Lieutenant until he retired after 22 years of service. He formed Heritage Lake Security in 1995 to provide water and land security for Heritage Lake POA for 11 years. Deputized by Sheriff Richard Lyons, he served Putnam County Sheriff’s department as a special deputy until 2006. He was a volunteer with Floyd Township Volunteer Fire Department as the emergency services grew to a self-supporting Township entity. He was always there to help when people needed him most. He later worked and volunteered at Hendricks Regional Health and dropped off vehicles for Penske. He balanced his convictions on faith with Janet as members of Canaan Church and New Winchester Christian Church. Ron had a heart for service and community. He was an old school police officer with many stories and never new a stranger. He could light a room up with a quick joke or funny story, always wanting to lift others. He had wonderful memories of coaching girls’ softball and enjoyed music. He loved spending time with friends, playing cards, motorcycle rides and evening boat cruises. Ron married Janet Sue Spear the third day of October 1956 and celebrated 49 years of marriage. He married Carolyn S. Jennings on June 9, 2007 with a loving 9 months of marriage. Survivors: Barry Barger and wife Linda, Coatesville, Robby Barger, Sullivan, and Dawn Barber and husband Brian, Coatesville. He will be forever missed by his beautiful grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, friends and close companions. Preceded in death by Parents, Infant son Berry Barger, wife Janet Sue Barger, and Carolyn S. Jennings There will not be a funeral or visitation due to current covid restrictions. Bousley Funeral home Coatesville will assist with graveside Celebration of Life with Pastor Rick Atkins and Pastor Kevin Thompson. Procession from New Winchester Christian Church 53 S State Road 75, Danville, IN to Lincoln Memorial Gardens Cemetery 6809 S. Indianapolis Rd Whitestown, IN on March 3, 2021 a 10:00am for his final resting site. Condolences may be sent to www.bousleyfuneralhome.com Contributions may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Indiana Chapter. Appdonorview.com Tribute & Memorial Page. Indiana Firefighters Association or Indiana Sheriffs Association.