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Ronald "Ron" Shell of Conover died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 18, 1940, he was the son of the late Roy J. Shell and Helen Marie Beaudry Shell.

Ronald was a fantastic musician, who played the saxophone, flute and piano. He was active in Senior bowling both at Pin Station and Colonial Lanes. Ron worked 34 years for United Technologies- Pratt & Whitney. Ron worked as a monthly greeter at Catawba Regional Hospice House and an Offeratory Counter at St. Aloysius. He was greatly looking forward to the birth of a great-granddaughter, Jaiden Knippel in January.

In addition to his wife of 52 years, Antoinette "Toni" Schneider Shell of the home; two daughters, Laurie A. Knippel and husband Michael of Peachtree City, GA and Christy S. Yasi and husband Michael of Cedar Park, TX; two sons, John D. Shell and wife Ruth of Round Rock, TX and Thomas J. Shell and wife Linda of Austin, TX; a sister, Judith A. Kerl and husband Jon K. of Toledo, OH; four grand-children, Michael J. Knippel, Jr, Ryan P. Knippel, Todd Z. Shell, Connor C. Yasi; great-grandson, Ethan Knippel; a granddaughter, Sarah Yasi, and soon to be born, great-granddaughter, Jaiden Knippel survive him.

The funeral mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2012, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory. Father Bob Farris will officiate.

Inurnment will be at St. Aloysius Columbarium.

The family will receive friends 10:00-10:45 a.m., one hour prior at the church.

Pallbearers include John and Tom Shell, Joseph and Ryan Knippel, Ralph Dutcher and Jerry Kowalski.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Sisters of Maryvale, 2522 June Bug Road Vale, NC 28168, Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658 or St. Aloysius Priest Retirement Fund, 921 2nd Street, NE Hickory, NC 28601.

Please sign the online guestbook at

JenkinsFuneralHome.net

The Shell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton.

Published by The Blade on Dec. 7, 2012.
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Perry and I remember all the nice times we had with him and Toni as our first neighbors and then in NC. We enjoyed his music when he was playing in our area. He had a great retirement party. Many special memories.

Virginia Spencer

November 30, 2022

I will always remember uncle Ron smiling quietly while watching us kids play. I was so sad to hear of his passing. With much respect, sandi

Sandi Poltorak

December 18, 2012

Ron was a great guy. We will always remember his great smile and laugh and his wonderful music. Sending our love and thoughts to Toni, Laurie, John, Tom and Christy. We love you all and so sorry for your lost. Love and hugs, Virginia and Perry

December 8, 2012

Im so sorry for your loss. If you need us please let us know. With love and prayers Kimberly, Jason, and Nicolette

Kimberly Parsons

December 7, 2012

Pop will be missed. He's not suffering anymore. Nana and Laurie love ya. Charlotte and Dennis

Charlotte McShurley

December 5, 2012

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