Ronald L. Caruthers, age 72, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Baldwin Healthcare in Baldwin, Kansas. Ronald was born June 15, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Ruby L. (Houk) and Roger I. Caruthers. He graduated from Lecompton High School in 1964 and worked with his father on the family farm west of Lawrence. In 1972, they moved to Garnett and continued to farm there until retiring in 1994 and he moved to Ottawa. He is survived by sister, Peggy J. Silvers, of Lawrence, niece, Cathy Silvers of Peabody, nephews, Steven E. Silvers of Lawrence, and Bradley J. Silvers (wife Renae) of Topeka, one great niece, three great nephews, one great-great niece and two great-great nephews. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Garnett Cemetery in Garnett, Kansas. The family asks you to consider a memorial gift to Visiting Nurses Hospice in Lawrence. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.