Ron was known for his witty sense of humor, his love for his children, and of course his passion for the military and helping others. He worked on the USS Midway Museum for 10 years and never met a stranger. He loved his job and felt honored to work with the veterans and soldiers and to be there for them whether it was an ear to listen and provide support, a trip to a Gulls game, or a self-guided tour on the Midway, a place he was proud to be a part of. Ron also spent countless years sending care packages to soldiers in Iraq, reaching out to families and providing them comfort when they lost a soldier, and fundraising for The Wounded Warriors Project.
Ron grew up in Elgin, Illinois and was the “baby”. He had an older brother, Terry, whom he loved very much and a sister, Janine. Ron also loved to golf and travel as long as it wasn’t during the summer months, he wasn’t a fan of the heat! He will be missed immensely.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Marie Friedli.
Survived by son, Jeffrey (Brian Crist); daughters, Nicole (David) Fousek & Tiffany (Gentry) Jensen; brother, Terry (Arlene); sister, Janine Barnes; and grandchildren-Nathaniel, Hannah and Samuel, Skylar Jensen & Dane Jensen. Ron also had several nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews and he loved them all.
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