Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1949
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Ronald Kehl Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ronald “Ron” Kehl, at the age of 70, at home peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2019. Ron was born in Port Arthur, Ontario on April 27, 1949 to Irene and Hub Kehl. He married the great love in his life, Simonne in 1974; they were married for 44 wonderful years and together they raised their son, Mark. They enjoyed their date nights, travelling, life and laughs together. Ron had a long career with Saskatchewan Wheat Pool until his retirement in management at the age of 50. In his retirement he enjoyed time spent solving the worlds problems with his buddies at the curling club, visiting Tarpon Springs with his Pilon family, most recently wagon rides and spending lots of time with the light of his life, his grandson Henry. He loved hockey in the elevator and men's commercial leagues, watching the Chicago Bears and the Boston Bruins. His passion above all was golf. He shared this love with his son, Mark. He was a competitive golfer, enjoyed playing his whole life and was proud to play the ProAms with his son. Most recently, as John Valley's guest in May this year, he was able to enjoy a trip of a lifetime to Scotland to play St. Andrew's, completing his bucket list. Many knew him for his gentle spirit, quick wit and good sense of humour. Though he wasn't handy, he sincerely tried. Ron lived a full life with no regrets and was a friend to all who met him. Ron is survived by his best friend, wife Simonne; son Mark, daughter-in-law Laura and grandson, Henry; sister Bonnie; brother-in-law Ray Pilon, sister in-law Jane, his special girls, nieces and god-daughters Maddy (Mike) and Joelle (Troy); other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother and father, Irene and Hub Kehl, brothers Ted and Glen. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 25th at Port Arthur Curling Club (214 Egan St), starting at 4:00pm. Should friends desire, memorial donations to ProKid's or TBRHSC-cardiac unit would be appreciated.
Online condolences
may be made through
www.nwfainc.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Kehl
Sponsored by Northwest Funeral Alternative.
25 Entries
June 27, 2019
Henry with Papa
June 27, 2019
Norma Jean and Steve Jensen
June 24, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Deborah Rothenburger
June 21, 2019
Simonne and family....sorry for your loss and our heart felt wishes for comfort and peace at this time....love will always remember....debbie robitaille and family..xoxo
June 19, 2019
There is so much love around you at this time. You will get through this. Because Henry needs all of you to help him, he has lost the best granpa. ever!!
Michael Martell
June 19, 2019
So sorry to hear about Ron, he was a great man and good friend, we had many laughs and good times talking with Ron. He will be greatly missed.
Paddy Mallon
June 18, 2019
To Simonne and Family
Sorry to here of Ron's passing. Every time I had come back home over the years to Thunder Bay, and have run into Ron from time to time at Strathcona and it was like time had stood still. He never changed , still with a perma grin on his face, and a friendly comment. I always looked up to Ron as a well grounded individual who everyone gravitated to. My heart goes out to you .
Paddy Mallon
Al nalezyty
June 17, 2019
Last January I had the chance to have a drink with Ron at the PACC and he jokingly asked if I could still run the pass routes from Lion Football. I told him I certainly could if he could give the quaterback and extra 4 minutes of protection...cracked him up. A quiet and polite guy all his life ...never angry but certainly competitive. He will now be getting in a few rounds with his friend Mark Shushack. My mother always enjoyed him coming to the door when he delivered flowers from Rollasons. Current River has lost a son...my deepest condolances.
June 17, 2019
Our condolences to the family. Ron made many trips down to play the North Shore G.C.
The members of the NSGC.will miss him.
June 16, 2019
My heart goes out to you Simonne and family. The 'Taz' was a beautiful man and always a gentleman while demolishing friendly competition. Hugs to you, Cindy Backen.
June 16, 2019
Simonne, Mark and family:
I am so grateful that Ron chose to join our travelling squad and come to St Andrews. It was such a privilege to share that special place with a great friend. On that trip, he met a wide range of folks from Scotland and elsewhere. Some snippets of their comments back when I advised them of Ron's passing:
"a decent and unpretentious man"; "a decent, strong and humble guy who was enjoying life"; "a gentle, friendly man who was enjoying the Town of St Andrews, the golf and the experience"; and "a thoroughly decent human being". Over the years, we knew him as a clubmate at Strath, as a fellow competitor who understood the integrity of sport and the intensity of competition, and as a friend. While he'll be missed on all fronts, it is his friendship that I and others will miss the most! Your are in our thoughts.
John and Myra Valley
Scott Auringer
June 16, 2019
Sorry to hear about Ron's passing.
I have many great memories growing up on Flora beach fishing with Ron and his Dad on their boat, Hubs Tub.
There were also many,many days that Ron and I hitchhiked to the Strathcona Golf Course. We played until 5 pm and then walked to the Dairy Queen where my father,Bud Auringer would pick us up and give us a ride back to camp.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family,
Scott and Monica Auringer
June 16, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with all the family, with much love
Monique, Ben and families
Peter Balon
June 15, 2019
We've lost a wonderful person and sportsman who will be missed but not forgotten. My friendship with Ron goes back to the high school days at Lakeview where we played hockey and football as well as junior golf at Strathcona. My condolences to Simone and Family who were the love of his life. Rest in peace, my friend.
Mary Gray (Hodgins)
June 15, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Kehl family fom a dear friend Cindy and Dave Gray(Hodgins). Will be missed by all.
June 15, 2019
To Ron's family, I grew up with Kehls, (Hodgins),had many family gatherings down at Floral beach. A wonderful family and friends they were to us. Sorry to here of his passing he will be greatly missed by all. God bless from Cindy and Dave Gray
June 15, 2019
Ron .... you will be forever missed and always in our conversations .... your friends Sam
Denise Noel
June 15, 2019
Our deepest condolences Simone, Mark and family. Allan and I were very saddened to hear of Ron's sudden passing. He truly was a real gentleman with a wonderful smile. May all of your wonderful memories help to ease your sorrow as each day passes.
Denise & Allan Noel
Murray Roberts
June 15, 2019
Condolences to not only the family, but to all Thunder Bay.
Ron was born, lived and not passed on, a truly Gentle Man.
Fondly remembered by me as a faithful, first time participant in our Strathcona Junior Golf Program.
Then as a lifetime friend, always smiling. God's Speed Ron!
Murray Roberts
Erick Nystrom
June 15, 2019
Simone and Mark, We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a true gentleman with a smile always when he met you. We had a few pops at the Hodder after golf.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Pilon family.
Erick and Bonnie Nystrom
June 15, 2019
Our deepest condolences Simonne and family. May warm memories of days gone by keep you strong through this difficult time. Bill and Shirley Youman and family
June 15, 2019
My deepest sympathies to Simonne, Mark and the whole family. I got to know a bit of you and the family while working at Strathcona and Ron was always great to be around. May the wonderful memories made together be always with you. ~Kim MacMillan
June 15, 2019
Simone, Mark & Family
Rick & I we're saddened to hear of Ron's sudden passing. Ron will be greatly missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Rick & Diane Given
Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results
Memorial Events
for Ronald Kehl
Funeral services provided by:
Northwest Funeral Alternative428 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5G8