Ron Fimrite

A Tribute to Ron Fimrite
WSB&G
May 22 2010

In 35-years in San Francisco, I have witnessed only two demonstrable miracles. Both, at least peripherally, involved Ron Fimrite.

The first was the Loma Prieta earthquake. I mean, if you are God, have a natural disaster in the queue, and want to minimize casualties, what do you do?

You start the shaking five minutes before the first pitch of the first World Series game between the two local major league...

Debbie and Peter my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father. My prayers for your and your entire family's hearts to heal and remember all the good times, lessons learned and the difference he made in your lives. I regret never having had a chance to meet him in person, but am grateful we had an opportunity to talk on the phone a few times, while helping to type one of his books. I found him to be pleasant, sweet and someone with an amazing ability to tell a story that...

All my sympathy to the family on the death of your dad and grandfather- Ron Fimrite, a very talented and successful writer. I remember with fondness the sociability of the Fimreite clan- their wit and their capacity to have a good time. -My dad, uncles, aunts and my dear cousin Ron ..God bless you. Love, Peggy Fimreite-Wentz (east bay area)

Thank you all for your condolences and expressions of love and friendship for my father!

I need to make a correction to the last paragraph of my father's obituary so any donations will go to the right place:

Donations for the Hearing Dog Program can be made to HDP-Ron Fimrite Memorial Fund.

The WRONG Agency and Address were provided in the Sunday Chronicle obituary for the HEARING DOG PROGRAM The correct address should be:

HEARING DOG PROGRAM

Ah, as a native SF boy I grew up reading your dad's/grandad's columns. Best to all of you. He was an engaging, intelligent writer of a mold they're not making anymore.

Gerald Fleming