Maj. Ronald S. Mikesell, 86, passed away October 19, 2007 at home, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Mary for 65 years; loving father of Ronald Stephen, David (Terry), Barbara (Mitch) Abel, Daniel (Julie), and foster son William Luetticke; grandpa of 13; great grandfather of 18; and brother of Leonard Mikesell and Ruth Hudman. Visitation Thursday, 6-8 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 am at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alameda Ward, 11100 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St., Denver, CO 80246.