Ronald Whipple
- Air Force
A retired fire chief, fire inspector, and state fire marshal for Bedford Volunteer Fire Department, he dedicated his life to serving his community for over 45 years.
For the last 14 years of his career, he served as the first fire inspector for Bedford Township, state fire marshal (one of 130 in the country) and interim fire chief in Bedford. "Whip” devoted his life to saving lives.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; sons, Scott (Marci), Christopher (Jill); 4 Grandchildren; brothers David and Michael. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Jr.;granddaughter, MacKenzie and grandson Zachary.
A Sgt. in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, he began his firefighter career in 1973.
