Date of death: 5/4/2023

Saint Meinrad Class: O 1968

Ronald Gilbert Lebangood, 80, entered Eternal Life May 4, 2023.

Ron was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joseph C. and Doris Jean Lebangood. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Seminary, Bellarmine College, and University of Louisville. He was a devout Catholic and member of St. John Paul II. His faith and vocation as a social worker, especially at Boys Haven, were beautifully intertwined. He was known by many to provide for at-risk children, and was a loving kind husband, father, papaw, uncle, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Sean Meeks; brother, Mike Lebangood; and nephew, Bryan Capito.

Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Lynn Humpich Heil Lebangood; daughter, Michelle Cable (Kelly); stepson, Tim Heil (Amy); grandchildren, Andrew Meeks, Natalie Heil, and TJ Heil; sisters, Barb Wilson (Johnny) and Patsy Maguire; nieces and nephews, Cheryl Paul (Clyde), Kevin Capito, Melissa Taylor (Brent), and Kristopher Lebangood.