Ron Rink

passed peacefully June 17, 2012 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 28, 1934. Ron was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University, in Michigan and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Florida State University. He worked many years as a banker in Michigan and Florida. After moving to Vermont he became President of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and then Business Manager of Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union. Ron was a Unitarian Universalist and a dedicated Buddhist practitioner. He was a talented author, musician/composer, actor/director, and woodworker. He spent much of the first part of his life as a peace activist and environmental activist and later years practicing peace through his Buddhist meditation and teaching. He spent the past few years writing a Buddhist blog, www.buddhistbelief.com where he also shared a memoir of his remarkable life story, Lost and Found. You can also view his climate change blog @ ronrink.com. Ron is survived by his wife, Susan Rink; and his children, Larry Rink (Karen McHugh), Jeanne Hey (Ken), Julie Rink (David Bohrer), Jessie Barton (Joe), Jason Rink and step-daughters, Lisa Chandler and Jessica Jenkins (Jeremy) and 6 grandchildren. He also leaves behind a multitude of friends and family who love him and will dearly miss his soothing voice. Ron Rink’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 A.M. at the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8690 Yankee St., Washington Township, Ohio 45458. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton. Personal condolences can be left for Ron’s family by visiting www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.