Ronald "Ron" Charles Todd, 64, passed away in Austin, Texas on June 7, 2019. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 22, 1954. He was referred to by many friends and family members simply as “RT.”
Ron was a free spirit, the father of three and grandfather to three. He had the rare ability to combine creativity with precise design and invention, and his artistic abilities endure through his children.
Until health issues impaired his abilities, Ron worked in design and quality control in the medical device development field, including work with Spinal Fusion Products, Total Joint Orthopedics, Abbott Spine/Zimmer Spine, MedSource/Accellent and Encore Orthopedics. Ron worked in new product development, and was granted several patents for his innovative design work.
Ron was an avid Porsche enthusiast, and served on the board of directors for Local Hill Country Region of Porsche Club America, assisting with monthly tours throughout the Central Texas region. He loved riding motorcycles and taking his boat out on area lakes.
Ron was an excellent free-hand artist, and enjoyed the outdoors, fly fishing, hunting and shooting. He could tear apart an engine and rebuild it, erect a deck in the back yard or figure out what made something tick and fix it without a manual. To call him a "tinkerer" would be an understatement.
Ron graduated from Northwest High School in Omaha, Nebraska, where he excelled as a competitive gymnast.
Ron is survived by his three children: Matthew Todd (Masami), of Beavercreek, Ohio; Elizabeth "Liz" Todd (Forrest Allen), of Austin, Texas; and, Michael Todd (Amy), of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by his siblings: James Todd (Stephanie), of Austin, Texas; Kevin Todd (Olivia), of Phoenix, Arizona; Kenneth Todd (Alicia Belgiovane), of Gunnison, Colorado; Alan Todd (Beecher Threatt), of Ridgway, Colorado; Anne Todd, of Austin, Texas; and, Brian Todd (Michelle), of Rochester, Minnesota. He leaves behind three grandchildren: Kousuke Todd, Tona Todd and Andrew Todd. He had numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron is preceded in death by his brother, Dale Todd, and his parents, Paul and Patricia (Connelly) Todd.
Ron had a unique sense of humor and independent spirit, and will be missed by his friends and family.
For Ron, we ask:
O Lord,
Please guide our father, brother and friend, Ron.
You have carried him in the hardest times. Only you have seen each despairing moment, and only you have walked beside him through all.
Now we ask that you, with your gentle, healing hands would lead him away from his pain. Release him from his body, and fill his heart with songs of hope and the joy of love.
Help him to see what you can already see. Our father, brother and friend, Ron, cleansed of all the disquieting and crippling bonds of this world, free to live and love in eternal life, restored and redeemed by you, O Lord.
The family will hold a memorial later this summer. For information contact [email protected].
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