Ronny Jungk

Ronny Jungk, 61, was born January 15, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on April 3, 2026, at his home in Visalia, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Astrid Jungk. He is survived by his wife, Doreen Mary Caetano; his brother, Tony Jungk and his wife Julie; his sister, Nicole Jungk; his nephews, Taylor Jungk and Connor Jungk; and his niece, Erica Caetano Carlson and her husband Jacob.

Born and raised in California, Ronny lived in Studio City before moving to Visalia in 1979. He graduated from Redwood High School in 1983, where he played basketball for several years and formed friendships that would remain with him throughout his life. He later attended College of the Sequoias and Fresno City College, and he also worked alongside his father in the family painting business—approaching work with steady dedication and a quiet pride in seeing each job through to completion.

In 1987, Ronny applied to the IBEW Apprenticeship Program and completed the program to become a Journeyman. He served in the IBEW for 37 years, holding various positions including Financial Secretary, Organizer, and Business Manager, before retiring in July 2025. His years of service were marked by consistency, integrity, and a deep commitment to working people. In 2009, the IBEW awarded him the President’s Volunteer Service Award. On September 25th, 2025, the City of Fresno recognized his lifelong efforts with “Ronny Jungk Day,” honoring his years of hard work serving Fresno and surrounding communities. The award noted that Ronny “leaves behind a lasting legacy of strengthening the labor movement, expanding apprenticeship opportunities, and improving the quality of life for working families throughout Fresno and the Central Valley.”

Ronny also shared his knowledge by teaching electrical classes at COS. He served on the Work Force Investment Board of Tulare and Kings Countries, for which he was recently recognized. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and volunteered in support of veterans—giving his time in a way that reflected both humility and sincere care for others.

Outside of work, Ronny found meaning in the simple and enduring joys of life: family and friends, travel, fishing, camping, Dodgers baseball, and UCLA sports. Over the years he visited many states and also traveled internationally. In his younger years, he went to concerts and rodeos with friends, and he carried a lasting respect for the western ways of a cowboy throughout his life. A quiet man of few words, Ronny was also a man of deep feeling—honest, loyal, and devoted to those he loved. He wrote poetry, giving voice on the page to the thoughts and emotions he often held with gentle reserve.

Ronny met his wife, Doreen, in Clovis, California, as they both spent time at western dances and rodeos. Friendship grew into something lasting, and their first date was in August 1991. After years of dating and traveling together, they married on July 25, 1998, in Tahoe, California. They made their home in Visalia, where they farmed a small grove of walnuts and treasured the quiet time they shared. They loved to travel, often choosing peaceful places where they could step away from busy days and simply be together. They looked forward to retirement and the adventures still ahead, but God had a different plan.

A committal service will be held at Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 East Clarkson Avenue, Kingsburg, California, on April 24, 2026, at 10:00 am. A funeral service will follow at Concordia Lutheran Church, 1800 Sierra Street, Kingsburg, California, on April 24, 2026, at 11:00 am.