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RONALD KALE Obituary

Ronald E. "Ronnie" Kale, 72, of Williams Township, was stricken at his cabin in Bradford County and passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2013, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA surrounded by loving family and friends. He was the husband of Nancy J. (Fry) Kale. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 25th. Born: in Wilson Borough on August 06, 1941, he was a son of Lois G. (Kristbaum) Kale of Bethlehem and the late Edgar L. Kale. Personal: Ronnie attended Wilson High School, and later honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. A member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union, Ronnie was a professional truck driver for Ashland Chemical, Island Park before retiring in 2006. Previously, he was employed for many years, by Keystone Food Products, Inc. in Palmer Township. Memberships: He was a member of St. John's Church on Morgan Hill. Ronnie was an outdoorsman and avid hunter who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at the cabins in Bradford County. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his family and many friends. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Nancy, and his mother, Lois, he is survived by his sons, Keith Noble of Williams Township and Ronald E. Kale, Jr. of New Jersey; grandsons, Keith Jr. "Bubba", Ronald III, and Kyle; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Barry L. Kale and his wife, Helen of Lake Ariel, PA; a sister, Donna L. Kish of Bethlehem; brothers-in-law, Gerald Smith and his wife, Shirley of Nazareth and William Fry and his wife, Georgine of Roseto; a sister-in-law, Carol Schuler and her companion, Kenny of Pen Argyl; many nieces and nephews. Services: with Military Honors, will be held on Sunday, September 08, 2013, at 4:00 P.M. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorials: Contributions in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Ronnie to the charity of one's choice.

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Published by The Express Times from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2013.

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sande plebani

September 8, 2013

Dear Nancy & Keith ,
You have my deepest symphathies . It's heart breaking when you lose someone so dear , especially someone like Ronnie . He was such a special person .I never met his other son , but of course my heart goes out to him with all of the rest of Ronnie's family and friends , that he had so many of . Just take good care of yourself now Nancy & may you be comforted by your wonderful family and friends . Ronnie's at peace now as we all know where he is & still watching over you . God bless you always . Sande Plebani & family

Tom & Becky (Baltz) Snyder

September 7, 2013

Rest in Peace, Ron.... I remember meeting, and CB conversations when you and brother Barry were hauling those Keystone Crunchies up to New England... Also remember the visits to the King residence when they were my neighbors. Our condolences to Nancy and the Kale family.

jackie Crowell

September 7, 2013

Dear Nancy, Aunt Lois, Donna, Barry, and Helen.
I was sharing fond memories with husband about the days of the Moser-Trumbauer-Kale gatherings in Williams Township. Ronnie's picture is how I remember him when I was a little girl. Even though we haven't seen each other in awhile, your family is very dear to my heart. I am so sorry for your loss of your dear Ronnie. I will be keeping you all in my prayers for His comfort.
Jackie (Ciccarelli) Crowell and Family

George & Betty Kreitz

September 7, 2013

Nancy,Keith,and all of Rons many friends and family members. It was an honor to be a friend of Ron. He will be missed by many. May God be with you all as we mourn his passing.

KATHY Halbfoerster-Savage

September 6, 2013

Nancy:
I remember all the good times we had together and the loving relationship you had. I've thought of you, Ronnie, & Carol often, you are in my prayers.

Nancy Fox

September 6, 2013

Dear Nancy and family, our deepest sympathy,and many fond memories.Our Blessings, Bob and Nancy fox

Craig Moser

September 6, 2013

You are in our thoughts. Ronnie will be greatly missed.

Alice & Joe Houser

September 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and Keith & Bubba at this time of your sorrow. Ronnie was a wonderful man and friend will be missed by all of us. God bless you all.

Ike & Marlene Free

September 6, 2013

My hearts goes out to Nancy and all of the family for there lost.

Gloria & Mike Pliszka

September 6, 2013

Very sad to hear of the passing of this wonderful man. Ronnie was loved by so many of us and we will miss him. Nancy, Keith may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jack Wyant

September 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 5, 2013

Donna, So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Bev Wolbach Harrington

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