Ronald Koplow

Ronald Koplow, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and lifelong friend, passed away on April 20, 2023. Ron lived his entire life in the Cleveland area, including 44 years in the Chagrin Valley. He is a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and attended Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve University). In 1957 Ron married the love of his life, Bobbi Fine Koplow, having asked for her hand just three weeks after their first date. They remained inseparable thereafter, until her passing in 2021. Their love affair will forever serve as an inspiration to those who knew them. Ron is lovingly remembered by his children, Bret Koplow and Randi Gottlieb (Joshua); grandchildren, Jessica, Jordyn, and Jaime, sister, Karen Udelson (David – deceased), brother- and sisters-in-law, Les and Chris Fine and Patti Yulish (Ron - deceased), and his 11 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Ethel, and his in-laws, Harold and Ruth Fine.

His lifelong friends, including many former brothers of his high school fraternity, Alpha Beta Kappa, will miss Ron’s warmth, caring support, and camaraderie. Ron was president of RK Transportation, an interstate trucking company. He was an avid reader and photographer. He enjoyed music, nature, and rooting for Cleveland sports teams.

Funeral services will be held at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Hts. on Friday, April 21 at 1:30 P.M., and attendance is also welcomed via Webcast. To view the service on April 21 at 1:30 P.M., please visit www.bkbmc.com and go to the Ronald Koplow obituary, where you can navigate to "join live steam" at bottom of notice. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 26200 Aurora Rd., Bedford Heights.

For those who wish, the family will host visitation on April 21 from 3:30 to 7:00 at 2202 Acacia Park Dr., Lyndhurst.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Koplow family.