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Worked for Ronnie many years. Great and fair man.
Manion
January 22, 2025 | Work
Kansas City, Missouri
1941 - 2014
Well-known businessman and philanthropist Ronald D. Deffenbaugh, Sr. died on August 28, 2014. He was 73. Ron built one of the largest waste management companies in the country starting with a single trash truck at the age of 15. His passing resulted from complications after an accident that left...
Read MoreWorked for Ronnie many years. Great and fair man.
Manion
January 22, 2025 | Work
Ron Deffenbaugh was one of the greatest men I've ever known. I was his personal detailer and took care of his private car collection. He was always upfront with me about his expectations and I'm honored to say that during the time I worked for him, I exceeded his expectations in the care I took of his collection. When he hired me to take care of his collection, there was no specific job title for me, he felt the title "porter" was not worthy of the way I took care of his things, so Ron...
Robert L. Catron
November 07, 2024 | Friend
It is hard tp believe that it has been 7 years since you passed. A lot of your medical team have many fond memories of you. R.I.P.
Marty Adrian
August 25, 2021 | Work
Sorry to hear of this loss. I worked with JR for many years. Rest in peace.
Valerie Sprinkle
February 28, 2019 | Nixa, MO | Coworker
Celebrating a life well lived. I know that my Parents and myself along with my siblings will cherish the memories that were built over many years of friendship. My condolences to his family!
Terry Orser-Johnson
September 04, 2014 | Shawnee, KS
The Ron Deffenbaugh Jr family thanks everyone for their condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Ron Jr, wife Sandra, children Ron III, Saundra, Chris, Jacob, Krista, Kevin
Deffenbaugh Junior Family
September 03, 2014
Grandpa we love you unconditionally. Our love did not have to be earned or paid for. It just was and always shall be freely given. We are proud to say that a part of you will live on in us. Your grandchildren Ron III, Saundra, Chris, Jacob, Krista, Kevin
Deffenbaugh Grandkids
September 03, 2014
I worked for Quality Analytical Services that was a testing laboratory for Industrial Services, Deffenbaugh's oil recycling division. My employment was during 1992--2000. The staff members @ this location near Truman Rd & I-435 displayed tremendous camaraderie, which Ron was truly supportive of. This respected recycling operation thrived for many years during various economic ups & downs. One of Ron's greatest assets was to oversee a diversified business enterprise that was resilient to...
Thomas Dow
September 03, 2014 | Kansas City, MO
Marty Adrian
September 02, 2014 | Lenexa, KS