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Ronald Dale Achenbach, Sr.
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SentinelTomb Relief
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Jul 1977 - Oct 1978Society Membership
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Ronald D. Achenbach, Sr., 61, of Cortland, Ohio, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital, Warren.
Mr. Achenbach was born July 1, 1957, in Sharpsville, a son of George and Helen (Mack) Achenbach, Jr.
A 1975 graduate of Sharon High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a proud member of The Old Guard serving in Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Ron drove truck for many years and was employed by XPO Logistics, Lordstown, Ohio.
He was of the Catholic faith. A devout family man, Ron loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and coached several of his sons’ youth sports teams. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing and taking trips to the casino.
Ron is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth “Lisa” Kreitler, whom he married January 24, 2009; two sons, Ronald (Adrienne) Achenbach, Jr. of Hubbard, Ohio and Jeff (Lauren) Achenbach of South Pymatuning Township; a stepson, Robert Easton of Howland, Ohio; his former spouse, Toni Brenick of Sharon; five sisters, Georganne (James) Timmerman of Naples, Florida, Patricia (Raymond) Galie of Haverstown, Pennsylvania, Debi (Marcus) Soxie of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Jackie Conti-Koscheka of Waldorf, Maryland and Vickie Achenbach of Deltona, Florida; a brother, George (Susan) Achenbach of Sharon; six grandchildren, Zachary, Pierce, Reese and Christian Achenbach, Xahria Easton and Xavier Yochman and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents.
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Did you know?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.
