Ronald L. Hamaker, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Columbia, son/only child of the late James A. and Grace E. Derr Hamaker. Ron was a Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff for 10 years before his retirement. He attended St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, and over the years served as a volunteer firefighter with several Lancaster County fire departments.
Ron enjoyed going to car shows to see the "muscle cars" and being outdoors. He was extremely proud of his award winning 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 396SS that he restored with all original parts and paint, and was happy to chat with other car enthusiasts that he met at shows. He also loved watching and photographing wildlife - particularly the birds, squirrels, rabbits, and sometimes deer who visited the feeders in his backyard. However, his most favorite four-legged friend was his Akita dog named Tasha, who preceded him in passing. She was truly his best friend, and his wish was for her ashes to rest with him in Silver Spring Cemetery.
Ron is survived by one daughter: Michelle L. (Ted) Miller, Lancaster and two grandsons. He will be missed by other family and many friends, especially by long time friends whom he considered family: Mark and Cherry Hale, their children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Community Room at the GCM Built/Rhino Excavating office, 1150 West Main Street, Mount Joy on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: the Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.