Ronnie was born in Bakersfield, CA to Eddie and Nadine (Barbara) Coontz. He was the eldest of 4 children.

Ronnie went to the Blair Learning Center where he participated in the Special Olympics, and was the All-Star Player in floor hockey.

Ronnie loved all sports. He would watch a game on the tv and be listening to another game on his headphones. His favorite teams were the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, which he loved equally, Florida Gators college football, and the Bakersfield Condors Hockey.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his dad Eddie Coontz and grandparents; Jack and Leona Terry and Preston and Mozell Coontz.

Ronnie is survived by his mom Nadine, brothers Eddie (Wanda) of Ohio, Rickey (Serena), and Adam Coontz of Bakersfield, CA. Nieces and nephews, Ryan (Kayla) Coontz, Natasha (Jordan) Yancey, Carissa (Jamie) Johnson, Kannon (Abby) Coontz, Quinton Gordon, Johnathan Coontz of Georgia. Jerrin (Ciera) Coontz, Cayson (Carissa) Coontz, Ashton (Baylie) Coontz, and Keilan of Bakersfield CA, and including numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, and great nieces and nephews that he loved so dearly.