Ronnie Stricklin, age 75, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Ronnie was born May 24, 1950, in Lebanon, Missouri, to Raymond and Flora (Lowery) Stricklin. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, a commitment that reflected his strong sense of duty and patriotism. He married the love of his life Debbie Keen on September 3, 1969, in Lebanon, Missouri.

Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors and lived life to the fullest. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, hunting, and gigging, and he cherished the time spent doing the things he enjoyed most. Ronnie was also a dedicated member of Central Crossing Masonic Lodge No. 674 and a proud Shriner, where he formed lasting friendships and gave back to his community.

Above all, Ronnie treasured his family and the life he shared with his wife, whose love and companionship meant everything to him.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Debbie Stricklin, with whom he shared 56 loving years of marriage; one daughter, Tammy Reidlinger and her husband William, of Rogersville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ethen Reidlinger and his wife Krissy, Shannon Reidlinger, and Brittany Leavitt and her husband Brad; two great-grandchildren; one brother, William Stricklin, of Webb City; and two sisters, Ethel Devers, of Pittsburgh, Kansas, and Beulah Scott, of Mano, Missouri; and two special friends, Mike Mundy and Tommy Atkinson

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rhonda Kay Adamson; one grandson; and his parents, Raymond and Flora Stricklin.

Memorials may be made to the Shrine Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri and entrusted to White Funeral Home and Crematory.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville, Missouri.