Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home. 
Survivors include:
His wife – Christine Sarver Sterner
Three sons — Ronny (and Traci) Sterner, Jr., of Ravenna, OH; Jack Thorne, of Minnesota; Kip Sterner, of Clayton, MI
One daughter — Rhonda (and Van) Tawney, of Russell Springs
Seven grandchildren — Jesse, Riley, Odina, Leon, Justin, Tiffany, and Caleb; Two great-grandchildren — Abigail and Quinn
One brother, Charles (and Linda) Sterner, of Pennsylvania
One sister Marlene Neugebauer, of Pennsylvania.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Russell Springs First Baptist Church Youth Center with Brother Christian Naylor officiating.
Private burial will take place in Salem Cemetery.
The Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs is in charge of arrangements.