Ian Keith Ross, 78, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, after complications from a stroke on April 25.

He was born and raised in Warsaw. He was married to Brenda Leedy Ross, his wife of 30 years, who survived. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1954. After high school, he went into the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team, and was a Korean War Veteran. He was a graduate of AIT in Chicago.

He returned to Warsaw in 1967 with Sun Metal. He retired from Zimmer in 1994. He moved to North Webster and lived on the lake where he loved being on the water. He was a loyal attendee of the United Methodist Church, North Webster, and as an active member of the Class of 1954 alumni board.

He was loved by all who met him. He loved to laugh and talk to friends as well as strangers. His hobbies included fly fishing and golf. He loved his grandkids and looking through family album books he got every Christmas from Robin. He will be missed terribly by his family and friends.

He is also survived by his five daughters: Debra Ross Marvel, Fort Myers, Fla.; Kim (Dan Turner) Ross, Atlanta, Ga.; Robin (Wit Truitt) Ross, Marietta, Ga.; Julie Ross Heckaman (Casey Shepherd), Claypool; Shannon (Paul Bartels) Ross, North Webster; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services or calling.

Memorials in his honor to the North Webster United Methodist Church, North Webster.