Ronald was born August 14, 1950 in Hackensack, NJ, the son of Gladys Rush Walters. He worked for Boeing Industries as a mechanical engineer.
Ronald was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Walters.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Helen Stypa Walters of the home; son Daniel Thorne and wife Angie of Sandy Rosa, CA; daughters Susan Walters of the home and Sarah Walters of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Lorine Lo Galeo of Florida and Linda Snyder of NJ; and one grandchild.
Services will be private.