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Ronald J. Waldron

Lynn Haven, Florida

Nov 28, 1934 – Jan 11, 2020 (Age 85)

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BORN
November 28, 1934
DIED
January 11, 2020
AGE
85
LOCATION
Lynn Haven, Florida

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Southerland Family Funeral Home Obituary

LCDR Ronald J Waldron, 85, of Panama City Beach, Fl, passed away on 1/11/2020. Ronald served in the U,S, Navy for 23 years. He proudly worked on Nuclear Submarines, to include making history on the USS Seadragon, the 1st submarine to cross under the North Pole on East/West passage. Ron served...

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Deepest condolences Lynn to you and your family. May Ron RIP. Sincerely Helen McClinton ad daughter Kathy

A great shipmate on Seadragon's polar trip. Met him later in PCB when he moved there. Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch.

As a "Brother of the Phin" I add my hands to take up your oar. Rest in Peace.

We had such a great time together at our favorite restaurant.

My husband, Denny Silvernail (MMCMSS) served with Ron way back at the beginning of his 21 years in the Navy. Hopefully he was there to greet Ron when he arrived in heaven.
My deepest sympathy to his children. He was a wonderful man!

USS Nautilus SSN-571 shipmates, their families and alumni call to attention for Ronald J. Waldron, LCDR, USN, Ret., and his service to country and to Nautilus. Rons passing to Eternal Patrol will be shared with his shipmates and recorded in the log book kept by the Nautilus Alumni Association.

Ron, your duty is complete sir.
Let us take up the oar.
'For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any...

I served with Ron from 1973 until he retired from the Navy. We used to visit with Ron and Flo every Sunday afternoon during the pro football season either at their house or mine while at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Ron and I stayed in touch over the last 47 years and always by exchanging Christmas cards. I knew he was in failing health because I did not get a return card this past holiday season. I was planning to see him during my planned trip to Ft. Walton Beach later this month. He and I...

On behalf of the members of Reading Base, US Submarine Veterans, I wish to express our deepest sympathies to Rons family.
Anyone who knows a Submariner would be aware that theyre a little different, a rather unique breed. I make no arrogant claims as to whether Submariners are better or worse than any other person. I merely point out that being encased within a submerged steel tube which is being stressed nearly to its breaking-point while at the same time being packed with high voltage...

Sailor rest your oar we have the watch. Your shipmates, Wentz and Pint.