Ronald E Roach

Ronald Roach, of Indianapolis, passed away December 11th, surrounded by his loving family and friends at the age of 91 in Community East Hospital. A graduate of IPS School #85 (1942), Howe High School (1946), Indiana State University (BS, 1956) and Indiana University (MS, 1966). He served with the US Army from 1950-1952 with postings at Camp Breckenridge, Fort Kilmer and West Germany. 

Ronald was a coach and teacher at Warren Central High School (1956-1984) where he taught government, economics and world history. In 1957 he coached every freshman athletic team at Warren Central HS. He was the varsity golf coach from 1957-1971.  His WCHS varsity golf team was county champion in 1971. A two time Indianapolis City Amateur Golf Tournament Runner-up (1956, 1957).  US Amateur Public Links Qualifier (1956) and Greenfield Country Club Champion in 1973. Indiana Senate Candidate in 1974.

He was a fourth generation Freemason and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.  He was born April 27, 1928 in Indianapolis residing in Irvington for his 91 years.  He was married to Donna Joan Boyll in 1956 and later divorced in 1970. He was preceded in death by his father, George P. Roach (1905-1980) and Lena M. Roach (1905-1999).  He is survived by his son, Gregory Roach, daughter-in-law Christina Poulos Roach, his grandchildren Cristen Roberts (Matt Roberts), Abigail Barker (Brad Barker), Elaina Sinclair, Sean Roach and his great grandchildren Jeffery Roberts and Zachary Roberts.

Private services are being held for family. A celebration of life will be held for friends, prior students and family in January. Details will follow on Facebook in the Warren Central Memorial and Alumni groups.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight (Honor Flight, Inc., 175 South Tuttle Road, Springfield, OH 45505) or at https://www.honorflight.org.