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Ronald Jerome Bessner was born on September 30, 1936, to Herman and Jeannette Bessner of Lake Linden, Michigan. "Ronnie," whose namesakes were Ronald Coleman, the actor, and St. Jerome, patron saint of librarians, spent his childhood in Lake Linden, in a small house on G Street, with his parents, five brothers (Harold, Raymond, Kenneth, Robert and Francis) and three sisters (Barbara, Beverly, and Sharon). Ronald attended church and school at Saint Joseph catholic church. Ronald …

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I miss Uncle Ron’s sense of humor, He always had so many stories from his travels while serving in the military, He was…
I miss Uncle Ron’s sense of humor, He always had so many stories from his travels while serving in …
I miss Uncle Ron’s sense of humor, He always had so many stories…

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What causes did Ronald care about most?
Family
Family
Family
What were Ronald's favorite sports teams?
Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
What were Ronald's favorite songs or musical artists?
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzie Gillepsie. Lots of jazz & big band music.
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzie Gillepsie. Lots of jazz & big band music.
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzie Gillepsie. Lots of jazz & big band music.
What were Ronald's favorite books?
Stephen King
Stephen King
Stephen King

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Born

September 30th, 1936
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Passed away

May 30th, 2021
Round Rock, TX, USA

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Cremation

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Ronald donated organs

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Ssgt. Ronald "Ron" Bessner