He was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on August 3,1942. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1960 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh. Ron married the love of his life, Marcia Ellen Meyer in 1964. He served in the United States Army from December 1966 to December 1968 stationed in Panama as a Machine Accounting Specialist/Programming Specialist. He went on to a career in business, accounting and data management working for major banks, accounting firms, and Maricopa County in the Recorder’s Office retiring in July 2006. Six months after retiring, Ron suffered a stroke which limited his later activities. Thanks to his wife, Marcia, Ron’s adult children and their families and the dedicated staff from Hospice of the Valley, he continued to participate in many things that significantly contributed to the quality of his life.
Ron was an active member of the Lutheran churches wherever he lived, generously lending his financial expertise and leadership skills.
He was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, an avid golfer, skier and guitar player who enjoyed many evening jam sessions with friends and neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Marguerite and his brother, Glenn.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia, sons, David (Tina), Marc (Hanna), Dan (Carmen), 12 grandchildren and two brothers, Chuck (Cathy) Hinze and Dick (Susie) Hinze.
In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley.
