Ronald T. Cresswell, 75, of New Columbia, became a Guardian Angel on April 21, 2013 in Florida where he resided for the last three years.

He was born November 6, 1937 in Pine Grove, a son of Albert and Margaret Cresswell.

He was married for 43 years to the former Bernice Potts, who survives.

Ronald retired from Glen-Gery Brick.

Surviving in addition to his wife are seven children. Deborah Fogarty of Sunbury, Ronald Cresswell of Shamokin, Albert Cresswell of Sunbury, Faith Ann Cresswell of Wisconsin, Margaret Cresswell of Minersville, Dean Cresswell of Florida and Tammy Gifford of Florida. Eight grandchildren, Renee Pehowic of Sunbury, Jonathan Fogarty of Sunbury, Jace Cresswell of Carlisle, Marissa Cresswell of Harrisburg, Laurie, Gina And Nicole Cresswell, of Florida, and Cody Gifford of Florida. Seven great grandchildren, Dylan and Cameron Fogarty of Selinsgrove, Evelyn and Sierra Pehowic of Sunbury, Degan Fogarty of Sunbury, Becca Cresswell of Carlisle and Quinn Cresswell of Harrisburg. Two brothers Jack Cresswell of Schulkyll Haven, and Gerald Cresswell of Milton.

He was preceded in death by grandson Shawn Fogarty, three bothers Albert, Walter and Wilbur Cresswell and one sister Elizabeth Jones.

Ronald was a true family man and loved his family with a passion. He was a race car driver for many years and a true Dallas Cowboy fan as well as well as a true NASCAR fan. He was a great man and will be truly missed by many.

Family prefers donations to Faith Church PO Box 323 Orwigsburg PA 17961

Family and friends may call at 10:00-11:00 for visitation and 11:00 for the service at Faith Church 1168 Center Turnpike Orwigsburg, Pa Wednesday May 1, 2013 Pastor Douglas Cresswell Officiating.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book.