Ron was born on January 28, 1945 in Clarksville, MO the son of James and Rosa (Ogden) Schambach who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage on September 2, 1982 in Columbia, MO to Christal Whitehead. He was a veteran of the US Navy from 1964 – 1968. He retired in 2001 from Gibson Plastering. Ron was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting and gardening.
Survivors include: his wife of 41 years, Christal Schambach of the home; one son, James “Jimmy” Schambach (Karen) of Holts Summit, MO; step-son, Russell Knehans of Holts Summit, MO; two step-daughters, Melissa Baxter of Fulton, MO and Dawn Silvey of Holts Summit, MO; one brother, Kenneth Schambach of Springfield, MO; one sister, Elaine Hard of Lake Ozark, MO: nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Debo Funeral Home in Holts Summit, MO. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Dusty Gibson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
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