Ronald Lee Stafford

Nov 3, 1944 - May 12, 2024November 3, 1944 - May 12, 2024

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Ronald Lee Stafford

Nov 3, 1944 - May 12, 2024November 3, 1944 - May 12, 2024


Place of birth

Cincinnati, OH

Most recently lived in

Excelsior, MN

Ronald's favorite hobbies

Golfing, Fishing, Boating

Ronald's profession(s)

Ron worked as engineer for HB Fuller his entire professional career and retired at the age of 59.

Name of Ronald's siblings

Pat (Jerry) Ziegler

Interesting facts about Ronald

Ron loved nothing more than being with his grandchildren - taking them to a park, out on his boat, reading them books and mostly watching them playing soccer or going to dance competitions.

Ronald loved nothing more than

spending time with his family and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Thankful

The family would like to extend their deep gratitude to nurses and staff at Trouvaille as well as to Grace Hospice. You treated Ron and his loved ones like family.

Name of Ronald's children

Mike Stafford, Eric (Sharla) Stafford and Rachel (Scott) Blackburn and stepchildren; Lisa Lewis, Derek (Melissa) McNeil and Matt (Lisa) McNeil. 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to Trouvaille Care at www.trouvaillehomes.com/give

Name of Ronald's parents

Father was Linville Stafford and mother was Betty Mae Miller

Interesting facts about Ronald

Ron was Google before there was Google. He could answer any question that was thrown at him - about anything.

Ronald's favorite foods

Ron married Judy in 1981 and will be lovingly remembered by her.

Obituary

Ronald Lee Stafford, age 79, of Excelsior, MN, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born on November 3, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, to Linville Stafford and Betty Mae Miller.

Ron, also known as Ron to his loved ones, had a fulfilling career as a chemical engineer at HB Fuller. He dedicated his entire professional life to the company and retired at the age of 59. Ron's intelligence and knowledge were admired by all who knew him, earning him the nickname "Google before there was Google" for his ability to answer any question thrown at him.

Outside of work, Ron had a deep love for his family and cherished spending time with them. He especially adored his grandchildren and enjoyed taking them to parks, reading them books, and watching them play soccer or participate in dance competitions. Ron's favorite hobbies included golfing, fishing, and boating, as he found solace and joy in being on the water.

Ronald will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Judith Stafford, whom he married in 1981. He is also survived by his children, Mike Stafford, Eric (Sharla) Stafford, and Rachel (Scott) Blackburn, as well as his stepchildren, Lisa Lewis, Derek (Melissa) McNeil, and Matt (Lisa) McNeil. Ron leaves behind a legacy of 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the nurses and staff at Trouvaille and Grace Hospice for treating Ron and his loved ones with care and compassion, becoming like family to them during his illness.

In memory of Ronald Lee Stafford, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or Trouvaille Care.

Ronald's life was marked by his resilience and determination as he fought Parkinson's disease with grit and grace until the very end. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Past ceremonies

Celebration of Life

Visitation will be on May 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Funeral follows at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately after the service.

Calendar

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Location

Westwood Community Church, Westwood Drive, Excelsior, MN

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Born on November 3, 1944

Cincinnati, OH

Passed away on May 12, 2024

Excelsior, MN

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