Ronald W. Lightcap, talented artist
Ronald W. Lightcap, 82, of Millsboro, formerly of Morton and Wayne, Pa., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.
Ron was born in Wilmington Sept. 5, 1938, son of the late Elwood Wesley Lightcap and the late Thelma Hazel (Zeyher) Lightcap. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School class of 1956 and the Famous Artists School of Commercial Art and Illustration, Westport, Conn., in 1960. He also attended Wharton Business College.
Ron proudly served his country in the Delaware Army National Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in the 261st Signal Corps with 23 years of service. He also served as a commercial lender, originally with Fidelity Bank in Philadelphia, Pa. which is now known as Wells Fargo, retiring in 2000.
Mr. Lightcap was a talented artist and was well known in many of the art leagues in the area. He was a member of the Rehoboth Art League, Millsboro Art League and the Milton Art Guild. Ron also enjoyed playing tennis; however, his true passion was for his family and time spent with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 ½ years, Ruthann (Reichenbach) Lightcap; two daughters, Rochelle Petrauschke and her husband William, and Rebecca Nemec and her husband Jason; five grandchildren, Zachary, Samuel, Emilie, Marcus and Heidi; a sister, Barbara Fidance; and a nephew, Joseph Fidance.
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Long Neck United Methodist Church, 32051 Long Neck Road, Millsboro. Calling hour at 11 a.m., and service at noon. Luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Ron’s name to the Long Neck United Methodist Church Benevolence Fund at the above address, Hope Walks, PO Box 1098, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, or the Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
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