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Ron Reigelsperger Obituary

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REIGELSPERGER, Ron passed away on March 15th while snorkeling on Maui. He passed as he lived, enjoying life and giving it everything he had. Ron dedicated his life to giving disadvantaged youth a chance to succeed, and wanted only the story of their success in return. He advocated for those youth in a way that no one else could and spread his passion to everyone that he met. The scope of his influence is as wide as his heart was big and he leaves behind a world that is better because he was in it. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Romilda and Richard Reigelsperger, brother, Kenneth Reigelsperger and sister, Bonnie Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Karen; children Brad Reigelsperger, Mandy (Scott) Korfhagen, and Curt Reigelsperger; grandchildren, Jaimie Paul, Jeremy Paul, and Grant Reigelsperger; as well as much extended family. Ron was cremated before leaving the island of Maui, as he wished. There will be a service for Ron at Carroll High School on Saturday, March 31st at 2PM with a celebration of his life to follow, also at Carroll. Ron-style dress is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ron Reigelsperger Memorial Fund, care of the Dayton Foundation. All contributions will go to charitable youth programs in the Dayton area.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Ron Reigelsperger

20 Entries

Nancy

March 19, 2025

I still miss & will always remember my brother-in-law, Ron. He was such an advocate for all but mostly invested so much into the youth. He taught me several life´s lessons I really learned from & he always showed me encouragement enthusiastically!

Nancy

March 19, 2021

I still miss him dearly...Ron was like an older brother to me for 40+ yrs & was always encouraging me to think outside the box & be productive & push through life with integrity...& have fun!! I pray to him, my dear sister-in-law Denise & mom & dad for guidance in tough times to look spiritually over the whole family. I just told your story of all your help to unfortunate kids the other day at work, unprompted, just as part of my good memories of you, that seem to always resurface....love you & my whole family, as we are all part of the village grandma & grandpa developed...

Calvin Ringle

January 17, 2021

I served with him in GERMANY with the MILITARY POLICE A GOOD FRIEND AND A GREAT GUY I am glad I got to talk with him before he passed the same year.

Susan Ghory

April 6, 2012

May the cherished memories you have of your husband give you strength and comfort in the days and years ahead. Sending you thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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April 3, 2012

Dear Karen and kids,
I really hoped to get the chance to spend a few minutes with you on Saturday, but it just didn't work out. The huge turnout was a tribute to Ron and what he did over the years to make a differnce. AND, thank you for "lending" Ron aka RLR aka Ronnie-Bear to all of us. Ron led by example and I, for one, did my best to follow.
Dana Kane

Randy Reigelsperger

March 31, 2012

Ron was my cousin and we lost touch with that side of our family after our father, Bob passed away in a car accident in '71. His brother Kenny gave me my first bike, I'll never forget the family get together's we used to have with Dick & Millie, Ron, Kenny, Bonnie, Norb & Anne, Norb Jr, Danny, JoAnn & Earl, Rita and that whole side of the family. I remember being real little and playing hide and seek with Ron and Kenny in their house. That was close to 50 years ago. They would all get together and come see my mom & dad's band at the Civilian Club at WPAFB when I was 15-16 and playing drums for the band. I heard a lot about Ron and his work as a PO and with kids in Building Bridges but hadn't seen him in I'm not sure when, but point is, out-of-sight isn't out of mind. I wish we would have all kept in touch after Dad passed away and I'll never really understand why we didn't. Like Dad was the glue that held it all together. It appears my brother Curt stayed in touch with Ron, I didn't know that until I read this guestbook. My sympathies go out to Ron's family that we've lost touch with. So sad it would take the passing of such a great guy like Ron to make me realize what I've missed all these years. God Bless you Ron.

Bruce Krymow

March 31, 2012

My condolences. I was one of those misguided youths that Ron had a positive influence that changed my life for the better to this very day.

~ Bruce Krymow, formerly of Centerville, OH

Judy Marshall

March 30, 2012

To the family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We were foster parents to Ron's kids.
He was a special person and very caring.
He will be missed. God Bless,
Judy and Mervin Marshall

Nancy Huff

March 28, 2012

Ron heard about me mentoring in the Reclaiming Future Program . I ask to help with the Turkey Trott and I was sold on Building Bridges. I started mentoring there too and cooking every week to get to know the boys , letting them help me with the cooking.
What a great personality he had and what a great role model he was to all.

cheryl focht

March 28, 2012

my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family....ron was a terrific guy and loved helping kids..like my own boys....my son had ron as a p.o. and then even after that he was still his friend...he wass always trying to help out in any situation..ron will be very much missed..hes is now a guardian angel looking down on us...r.i.p. ron

Don & Jill Williams

March 28, 2012

Mandy,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May God keep you in his loving arms always.

Shirley Jones

March 27, 2012

Ron was my P.o about 30 years ago. He was a pain to me alot and me to him but in all these years I could call him and he would always be there to talk or give me advise. I have been planning on trying to meet up with him to thank him for being there for me when I needed him. I will be feeling bad that I will never get to do that. Ron was a great man! Your family and all the troubled youth were lucky to have Ron in their lives!

Belinda Mullins

March 26, 2012

Ron will be missed by so many. He was my mentor, my P.O. many many years ago. He left a lasting impression in my life. His family is in my prayers.

Susan Hansen

March 26, 2012

Ron was a wonderful man to work with. He always had an upbeat attitude and a smile for everyone. He was a credit to his service of helping others.

Amy Peterson

March 26, 2012

An obituary is so very hard to write, and, to read, because of the sorrow, of loss, it represents. As I read Ron's obituary, I was able to embrace, the love of his family, the accomplishnents of Ron's care for troubled youth, and, how much of a positive influence he was, to all, whom lives he touched. He truly made the the world a better place, for all, who knew him. Peace, and, comfort, Amy A. Peterson

Karen Topp

March 26, 2012

My condolences to Karen and children. Even though I seldom saw Ron, I always enjoyed speaking with him when we did get together.

Nancy Knapschaefer-Fread

March 25, 2012

Ron, my (brother)-in-law, for 41 years, will always be remembered for his giving to the 'disadvantaged' youths in the Dayton area. He gives the meaning to 'giving back' to the community. I remember quite a few kids that he allowed to stay at his own home until a safe place was found for them to go. That was Ron...I always felt he had by back, when I was a preteen & I was tempted to stray into the unknown, that was Ron..showing a passion for travel and life's hidden treasures, that was Ron..always pushing you to see your true capabilities & encourage you to strive for your dreams, that was Ron..he was a good brother-in-law, and a good husband to my sister! I will miss him so, but his passing has given me a new sense of 'wanting to give back' & hopefully will trickle on to new people I meet, as Ron would want it.....RIP Ron...

Curt Reigelsperger

March 25, 2012

Ron was my cousin and after the death of my father he spent time with me. What I remember is how kind he was and how he was interested in me. Through the past years I followed many of his success stories with the young lives he touched. My regret is that I didn't stay in touch to tell him thanks for helping me through a very difficult time in my life, I love him for that. The more you research Ron the more you will see the world was much better because he was a very good man.

Dana Kane

March 25, 2012

Ron and I started out together as PO's and I could always call on him to help me in any situation. we just had lunch together shortly before he left fo Hawaii. Vacation was a word that was not in his vocabularly! His dedication to the youth in the Miami Valley is an example of how one person can reach out, touch and make a difference! Ron, I miss you! Dana H. Kane, rtired PO from Montg. Co. juvenile court.

Bernie Mathes

March 25, 2012

Karen and family, so sorry for your loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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