Gaylord – Ron C. Zabel, 57, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home in Gaylord, KS.

He was born August 7, 1960 in Smith Center, KS, the son of Loren Raymond and Mary Jane (Henning) Zabel. On December 16, 2007 he married Rebekah J. Devena.

Ron is survived by his wife Rebekah Zabel of Gaylord; parents Mary Jane and Loren Zabel of Smith Center; daughter Kiley (Brian) Van Horn of Hays; two sons, Kody Zabel of Hays and Seth Zabel of Gaylord; brother Greg Zabel of Smith Center and a sister, Kathy Main of Broken Arrow, OK.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017 at New Covenant Church, Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Mike Gooder officiating. There will not be a public visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorials may be given to Hospice Services of Smith County and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS 66967. www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com