Ronald “Dee” Hobbs, 71, Princeton, Mo., passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home.
He was born on May 22, 1952 in Princeton, the son of Russell Evans and Nelda Jane (Stanturf) Hobbs.
On Feb. 5, 1972, he married Marsha Weaver in Princeton. She survives of the home.
Dee was a graduate of Princeton High School in 1970. He served on the Princeton R-5 Board of Education, Princeton City Council, Green Hills Regional Planning Board, Mercer County Ambulance Board and as the Mercer County District Fire Chief. He was also a member of Princeton Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In addition to his wife, Dee is survived by his daughter, Kristin (Chad) Blunk, Kirksville, Mo.; granddaughters, Madisyn (Kyle) Yadon, Kearney,
Mo., and Paityn Blunk, Kirksville; great-granddaughter, Kollyns Yadon, Kearney; brothers, Randy (Angel), Duane (Jeania), Greg (Ruthie), and Bill Hobbs; many nieces and nephews and his dog, Jake.
His funeral service was held Tuesday, January 30 at Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. Burial followed in Princeton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Princeton Methodist Church and/or the Mercer County Ambulance Board in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online con- dolences may be left at www.robersonfuneral- home.com.
