Ron Michalek was born January 14, 1932, in Springfield, Massachusetts to parents Rose and Emil. He was the middle child, with two sisters, Joan and Lynn. The family eventually moved to Pasadena, California.
In the 1970’s, Ron started working for the Los Angeles County fairgrounds and racetracks in the maintenance department. This launched his love for horse racing. At one point, he owned a small percentage of two thoroughbred horses, Salty Forecast and Adhere. Adhere won a race at the Del Mar Racetrack with the whole family in attendance.
While out dancing with friends, Ron met Beverly. They married on June 14, 1980 in Molokai, Hawaii. They enjoyed traveling and going on cruises, walking at the beach or around Lake Murray and spending time with family and friends. They would always walk together holding hands.
Ron is survived by his wife, Beverly, 4 stepdaughters, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister and her husband, Pete, who live in Santa Cruz, California