Ronald Joseph Jung

Ronald Joseph Jung, a loving husband of almost 60 years, devoted father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on December 5, 1940, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Davis Jung. He was the father of Shelley Jung Moore (David), and Sean Davis Jung; and the grandfather of Therese Rose Moore. He was the son of the late Albert and Helen Jung, and brother of Albert John Jung (deceased), Michael E. Jung (Alice), and Mary Ann Jung Giardina (David). He also leaves behind many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

He graduated from St. Maurice and was an honors graduate of Jesuit High School. Ron earned a B.B.A., M.B.A., and J.D. from Loyola University and became a notary. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Huachuca, Arizona. As Vice President of First NBC, BNO, and Whitney/Hancock Bank New Orleans, he worked as a teller trainer, loan officer, and taught for many years for the American Institute of Banking and was awarded their lifetime membership in the New Orleans chapter of AIB. He was a Professor and Lecturer of Business Administration at Our Lady of Holy Cross College.

Since 1968, Ron and Sandy were parishioners of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, where he was a lector, served on the Finance Committee, and he, Sandy, and Shelley were Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Ron received the St. Edward “Eddy Award,” and they were both recipients of the Order of St. Louis Medallion. He served on the finance committee and many other committees at St. Mary’s Dominican High School and Archbishop Rummel High School when Shelley and Sean were students. He was treasurer of the Emmanuel prayer group and worked for many years for the Archdiocese of New Orleans Archbishop’s Community Appeal.

Following retirement, Ron spent every moment cherishing time with his family and friends. Ron Jung graciously donated his body to the LSU School of Medicine Bureau of Anatomical Services, being a teacher even to the next generation.

The family would truly like to thank the staff of Serenity Senior Residences (Meadowdale) for such incredible care and for how respectfully they treated their “Mr. Ron” with dignity and love.

Visitation and Celebration of Ron Jung’s Life will be held on Thursday, November 19th, 2026, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Metairie, beginning at 9:30 am, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Special School of New Orleans.