Ron moved to California at the age of 12 where he graduated from Sutter Junior High, and then Canoga Park High in 1959. That same year he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. His buddies called him "The Ripper" because he could hit a ball like no one else. A knee injury ended his baseball career, so he joined the Police Academy and retired from LAPD as a Detective 3 after 27 years of service. He then went on to work 10 more years in banking.
Ron loved his wife, Patty, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Ron also loved baseball, golf, his beloved dog Bella, Coor's Light, Jack Daniels and gambling, but most of all he loved his family. He said family came first. We lost a wonderful man who was loved by many.
Survived by his wife Patty; sister Linda; daughter Donna; sons Ronnie Jr., Randy, and Kenny; grandchildren Austin, Jackie, Justin, Madison, Andrew, and Kevin; Uncle George and many cousins.
Donations can be made to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital in Ron's name. Call 800-822-6344 or visit www.stjude.org. ID#12094328 or mail to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at 10am at 895 Country Valley Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Contact Donna at 818-943-2640, for more information.