Ronald "Ron" L. Mickel

The world lost a truly wonderful man the morning of Thursday, May 7th, 2026, as Ronald L. Mickel entered into eternal rest joining his beloved wife Heather. He was 72.

Ron was born on May 5th, 1954, in Warren, Ohio, a son to Charles R. and Helen L. Mickel. He was a 1972 graduate of Champion High School.

During his career, he worked in several capacities at the General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio and retired in 2018 as a Team Leader after 35 years. He was a proud union member of the UAW Local #1112, where he served the membership as a committeeman.

A man of boundless love, kindness, and a bit of “cheek,” he had an incredible sense of humor and could be spotted laughing and smiling almost always.

In his spare time, he was a huge fan of live music and a passionate concert goer, especially if it was a tribute to his favorite band, Pink Floyd. He also loved the summer; swimming in his pool, being outside, watching the Cleveland Guardians win, or sipping bourbon on the back deck. However, and most importantly, spending time with his late wife, children & grandbabies, gave him the most joy.

Above all else, Ron was the best Father and Husband. He always made sure his loved ones were taken care of. Time with them was the most important thing to him. He was taken from us suddenly and there is never enough time. He is missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Gregory Mickel (Orisha), of Howland, Ohio, and David Mickel (Amanda), of Champion, Ohio; daughters, Lindsey E. Moritz (Logan), of Chesterland, Ohio, and Christina L. Carpenter (Adam), of Columbus, Ohio; 9 grandchildren, Avery, Leah, Tyson, Jackson, Connor, Elizabeth, Grace, Nathan, and Cameron; and his siblings, Donald Mickel (Claudia), of Bristolville, Ohio, and Sharon Branham, of Niles; as well as countless friends and family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Heather A. Mickel, whom he married April 20th, 1985.

The family is forever in debt to his neighbors for all of their selfless acts in recent years and on the day of his passing.

A time of gathering in Ron’s honor will be held on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, from 4-7 PM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. A Celebration of Life for Ron will be planned and announced at a future date.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Niles Youth League by mail at P.O. Box 5092, Niles Ohio 44446.

Coordination of this tribute for Ron was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)