Norris Siert

I remember the first time I met Ron; we were walking home from Kindergarden and he asked me to cross the street so he could ask me if I could spell "Constantinople," which he could and I couldn't…until he patiently taught me; "Con-stan-tin-ople." I never forgot to spell it that way and on the increasingly infrequent occasions I ran across that obsolete name for Istanbul, never forgot that impromptu spelling lesson. We attended the same grade school for several years, but were never in the same class. He moved to West Omaha where I found him several years later. Although we were neighbors at one time, and both played basketball, baseball, and golf, we never got to be close because he was substantially more skilled at all three. But I always liked Ron, enjoyed watching him play sports, and remembered my first spelling lesson. I was saddened to learn that he, like his sister many years before, had finally lost a long and valiant struggle with cancer. When he told me at the reunion that he could no longer play golf but had 70 years of great memories and experiences, somehow I felt happy for him, rather than sad at his loss of his favorite pastime--which was his intention. RIP, Ronnie. I'll think about you, and not just when I'm in Istanbul!

Sandra Muffitt (Hunt)

Rest gently, Ron.  

Ruth Fiene (Hanon)

P. J. Morgan

Very sad, I remember him as a good person and an excellent center on the Westside Baketball team.  I believe he lived just off 91st and pacific to the south?

William Buller * *

A great guy. He had moved back to Lincoln.  I talked to Nancy Campbell ( class of 61). He was attending her church and his brother Bob is a golf pro there. I had chatted with Ron a couple of weeks ago about our battles with cancer. In 57&58 we played basketball together. Those were fun times. Got to spend some time with him at one of the Westside Golf fundraiser. A very enjoyable perso. Will miss him. RIP

Bill

Bill Imig

We were never close friends, but Ron was a guy I greatly admired.  To me he was the ultimate example of how success is linked inextricably to self confidence.  No matter what he did, Ron always knew that he could do it and then he would do it well.  Whether it was football, basketball, golf or academics he knew he could do it, and then he did it. I learned that from him.  I was glad to get a chance to talk with him, brief as it was, at the reunion.  Life really is too short.

Marilyn Handschuh (Woodbury)

The struggle is over, Ron.  Sleep in peace.

Waneta Sue Downing (Trowbridge)

I was so happy to see Ron make the huge effort to come to our reunion. He was obviously not healthy, but we enjoyed visiting with him. What courage and stamina. He was a model for us all. You deserve your rest, Ron. Godspeed!