Ron grew up in Springfield and Prineville.
He married Billie Baller and together they raised four children and later divorced.
He worked as a delivery driver for Sodexo for many years and met his future bride, Tracy Haldum-Romero, who was cooking for Lee Elementary
This added two grown children to the family.
Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being in the mountains. He often spent time at the beach to accommodate Tracy. He had a passion for the Oregon Ducks and NASCAR as a Dale Jr. fan. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Tracy Baller, children; Robert Murphy, Deedra Coffey, Carolanne Nitto, Sarah Royall, Allyson Romero and Travis Romero. Ten grandchildren as well as his siblings and extended family.
A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at Howell Edwards Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.