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Ronald Lingle Obituary
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wendy Pomahatch
March 16, 2022
I was lucky enough to have known Ron and Cathi as I lived with them as a foster when I was 17, Ron was the most laid back, calm, understanding man and I learned a lot in the year or so that I lived there, my prayers go out to Cathi, Luke and Lacy even though its been many years now. God Bless
Eunice (Kahle) Weckwerth
June 2, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Ron's death. As a former classmate of Mora, I was looking forward to seeing him at our 50th reunion this July. I have known him since grade school. I was very impressed with how he had changed his life around years ago and helped so many over the years as well. He was truly a remarkable person. He will be missed by many.
Jim&Elaine Ash
May 31, 2011
Cathi- We are truly sorry to hear of Ron's passing.Have many fond memories of both of you and your children while we attended the 301 Saturday Supper nites-also the few trips we took to the casinos in the Dakotas. Remember he is no longer suffering and with the Lord. Keep the faith.
Kristi(Westendorf) DeWanz
May 31, 2011
When I heard about Ron’s death I was devastated. I and the world had lost one of the greatest men I have ever known. I was crushed because I never got the chance to tell Ron how much I loved him and how much he meant to me. I pleaded with God to give me more time with Ron so I could tell him how I felt. Then it came to me that I have all the time in the world because Ron will always be with me. He holds such a special place in my heart that not even his death could take him away from me. I want to take this time to share some of the things about Ron that made him so special to me and why the C stands for “custom”.
When I first came to Ron and Cathi’s I was a bit of a mess. Most people would say that was an understatement. Ron wouldn’t though. From the moment I met him he made me feel special and that he was there for me know matter what. And he was there for me in good times and in the times I screwed up. He taught me that you could trust people that you could let people in and you would be ok. He had a way about him that you just knew you were in good hands. He took the time to teach me things that I would need to thrive in the world outside of Lingle’s Home II Incorporated. Things I would need to enjoy life and things I would need to protect myself from anything life could throw at me. He also taught me to know myself and to know my limits. This has come in handy so many times in my life, so much so that I can honestly say that if it weren’t for Ron I probably wouldn’t be here today to write this.
He taught me to fish or I should say he taught me to love the art of fishing. He taught me how to hunt and actually was with me when I shot my first and only deer. He was also there when we both realized that I didn’t have the heart to be a hunter.
He and Cathi bought me my first car and Ron took the time to teach me how to maintain it too. He taught me how to change the oil and change the spark plugs. They also bought me my first prom dress. They will just never know how much that day meant to me. They knew how much I loved the band Journey so for my 16th birthday they bought me tickets to go see them in concert. Cathi spent all day on the phone to get those tickets for me. Then to top that off they rigged an Uno game we were playing so that I would win the pot to have extra money to spend at the concert for a t-shirt. That’s the kind of people that they were. He was a custom made man with his own way of doing things. He could be strict when the time called for it like when we were arm wrestling and broke the leaf for the table and he could be your accomplice when you didn’t feel like going to class and wanted to skip school.
Ron was the kind of guy that would go out of his way to make you feel special. I remember the times he would wake me up and take me out to Sartinis to grab a sub. I really thought that he did this only for me but in fact everyone got that very same special time with him. Ron was my Dad for four years. He will be my friend forever. I feel bad about the falling out we had years ago and I wish I could go back in time and change things but I know that past is gone and all I have is today. Ron taught me that. Live for today and kiss the past goodbye. You can’t do anything about the past anyway.
So to my good friend, my mentor and to the person I proudly call Dad I want to say thank you for all that you have given me and the lessons you taught me. You made me into the person I am today. I know I can’t physically talk with you for advice anymore but I can go to my rolodex of memories that you gave me for future use to get myself out of a tough scrape or to make myself feel good when I make the right decision. I love you Ron and I thank you from the bottom of my heart,and for me this is why the C stands for custom, Custom made gift of memories you given me. For that I will always be in your debt.
May 31, 2011
Cathi, Luke, Lacey and Jacob
Pat and I are very sorry for your loss of your husband and father and our brother in law. We are here for you if you need us now. We wish we weren't so far away when he passed, and hope you know we had you all in our hearts and prayers while we were gone. Love Pat and Jane
Penny Borash Beckey
May 31, 2011
Cathi and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort from Jesus during this difficult time.
Nicole (Nikki) Foote
May 31, 2011
Luke and family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. What a blessing that he was able to share one last memory with you at your wedding. May you feel blessed to have had him with you for so many years, not only as a father, but as a friend, teacher and mentor. I hope that your memories of him are ones to make you smile, and know as you go through each passing day, he was proud of you. Take care.
Fran Kill
May 30, 2011
Cathi
So Sorry for your loss. May you find peace in your memories. Love to you.
Shari Walker (Cooper)
May 30, 2011
Forever and always I will remember the lessons that you taught me. I am so proud to have been "Lingle Girl #32". Thanks for teaching me about responsibility, and goals, and dreams and trust. Thanks for teaching me how to move a woodpile ten feet across the yard and back again... and why it must me done. Thanks for grounding me when I needed it. Thanks for the middle of the night sub sandwich runs. Thanks for the corny jokes. Thanks for teaching me how to eat potato chips correctly and play poker. Thanks for the hugs and the smiles. Thanks for teaching me how to live. You will shine on in the lives of your own children, their children and in the life of every one of us who were blessed enough to be a "Lingle Girl".
Amee
May 29, 2011
The Lingle family,
I am so very very sorry for your loss. Lacey, please if you need me don't hesitate to call. All my love in this hard time,
Jay & Cheryl Carlson
May 29, 2011
Luke, We are so sorry for your loss. Know you and your family our in our prayers. God Bless and take care.
May 29, 2011
Cathi and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during these difficult times. Ron will be missed by many and I have fun memories of how he used to answer the door when I came to visit--I won't ever forget those days!
We're here for you if you need anything.
((Love to all)),
Esther Thorpe
Matty and Mike Thorpe
(Ron Thorpe is sending prayers from Ohio to each of you as well).
k c
May 26, 2011
God Bless him for serving our country sorry for the loss of your loved one.
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