Ronald C. Youngblom, 81, passed away on March 19th, 2018 in Fort Myers, FL. Ron is survived by his wife Elaine Johnson, three children Deborah Yurcheshen (Martin), Jackie Cunningham, Jeff Youngblom (Oomie); three stepchildren, DJ , Richard, and Tony Johnson, and his sister, Carol Youngblom Bader . He is preceded in death by his parents, Vona and Gus Youngblom.
Originally from Chicago, Ron retired to Southwest Florida in 2001. He attended Chicago’s Lakeview High School and graduated in 1954; and he also studied at the University of Southern Mississippi while playing both basketball and baseball there. Following college, Ron enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY.
Ron loved spending time with his 5 grandchildren, Stephanie Gryzik (Greg), Vickie Yurcheshen, Michael Yurcheshen, Gus Cunningham, and Danny Cunningham.
He was a wonderful and caring man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held in the Chicago area this summer.