He joined the Air Force after graduation and briefly served his country. Ronald was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed flight simulators. He was an amateur HAM radio operator with the call sign KB8QDA. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Ronald is survived by his children, Rocky Thompson and Crystal (Mike) Williams; father, H. Dean Thompson; sister, Kay (Dan) Leclair; half-brother, Buddy (Debbie) Fickes; granddaughter, Gracelyn Williams; beloved dog Tiger and many cherished family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helene Thompson; sister, Laura Vandayburg and half-sister, Colleen Mories.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Wappner Funeral Directors – Mansfield is honored to serve the family.