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Ronald Dees Obituary
Ronald was born on January 25, 1970 in Port Charlotte, Florida, to Donald Dees and Cynthia Howze Dees. Ronald served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marines from 1988-1996, and served in the Persian Gulf War. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1988 and later graduated from Edison State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Washburn University with his Doctorate in Law in 2009. He was a Law Professor at Washburn University from 2011-2017. In 2014-15 he was chosen by the students as the William O. Douglas Adjunct Professor of the year. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Plumber and Pipe Fitter's UA Local 630 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the Kansas Bar Association.
He met his wife Stacey in Punta Gorda, Florida and they later married on October 19, 1996. They had 4 children together. Ron was a member of Northland Christian Church and was an instructor for youth gun safety and hunter's education. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved sporting clays. His biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with his children and family.
Ronald is survived by both of his parents, Donald and Cynthia; his wife, Stacey; three daughters, Madison Dees, Allegra Dees, Astra Dees; a son, Aslan Dees; and a sister, Melissa (Chris) Jericka.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. till 3 p.m. Thursday August 7, 2017 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The Funeral Service will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Pastor Lance Henderson officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family will be setting up college funds for the benefit of the children. Memorial donations may be made to the Dees' Children College Fund, c/o the Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66608
Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family your thoughts, memories and condolences on the online guestbook. Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Sharon Winesett
August 23, 2017
Dear Stacey and Family' My heart goes out to you all at this very sad time. Just want you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you wonderful memories, as so many will have. Wish I could have been there to give you a hug.....BIG hugs, much comfort and strength!
Dawn Croy
August 20, 2017
I'll always remember Ronnie's quick witted sense of humor, his kind heart & the backyard campfire gatherings.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Dee's family.
Go rest high on that mountain Ronnie.♡
Jack Waterworth
August 17, 2017
Ronnie and I had a great quail hunting friendship for several years while he and Stacy were here in PuntaGorda.
He was a lot of fun and always showed enthusiasm, hard work and determination to succeed in whatever his goals were. Not many people could obtain a law degree like he did. He was a heck of a marine. We will miss him dearly but heaven will be kicked up a notch with Ronnie there. My prayers are that the grace of God will help Stacey and the family thru their loss and these difficult times. God Bless the Dees family.
Amanda Raimondi
August 9, 2017
Sending prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss. Ronnie was a great person.
DeeDee Westberry
August 9, 2017
Rest In Peace Ronnie.. You were a wonderful childhood friend! So sorry for the family
Art Brennan
August 6, 2017
My name is Art Brennan
I go to Topeka Bible Church.
My condolences go to the family of the Dees.
I read about Ron and it touched my heart.
I just came back from mentoring boys at a Christian Boys camp in Michigan and Minnesota. i am an NRA instructor and assist with safety and 22 rifles with young boys. he otuched me in his passion for that himself.
I would like to have his legacy go on as a safety instructor. Is there any way that we can look at his safety guides and lesson to see if we can use them for safety in the future?
Art Brennan
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Maglea
August 6, 2017
My condolences to the and May the God of all comfort gives you strength in this difficult time. John 6:40
Felecia Davis
August 5, 2017
I remember Ronnie from when I was a kid. I'll never forget the buggy ride he took Jared and I on. My heart goes out to Uncle Donald and Aunt Cynthia and his wife and kids.
RON & LEE MARTIN
August 4, 2017
STACEY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RONNIES PAIN AND SUFFERING HAS ENDED AND WE KNOW YOU WERE THERE WITH HIM, MAKING IT AS EASY AS POSSIBLE.SORRY, WE CAN'T BE THERE IN TOPEKA WITH YOU! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON! LOVE FROM UNCLE RON AND AUNT LEE!
Earl & Sharon Goodwyne
August 4, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jose Hinojosa
August 4, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Dees Family. Ron had a heart of gold and always brought a smile to people with his humor. He will be missed by his co-workers and his old classmates.
Steve & Teresa Thompson
August 4, 2017
1 Corinthians 15:55-57 King James Version (KJV)
55O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
In His mysterious and infinite sovereignty, God often allows His finest saints to suffer more so, molding them into His perfect image.
Steve & Teresa Thompson
Kate Wary
August 4, 2017
My thoughts are with his family. The law school and the world are both a little darker without his bright personality. Rest In Peace professor, and thank you for all you did for me, my classmates, and the law school.
Marcia (Dawson) Lee
August 4, 2017
My Prayers & Deepest Sympathy to All the Dees Family.
Rick and Joanne Jordan
August 4, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to all of the Dees family.
Ronnie was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
Our hearts ache for all of you .
Rick and Joanne Jordan
Amanda Cook Raimondi
August 4, 2017
I am so glad I had you as a friend. You were such a kind and gentle soul. You will be forever missed but never forgotten
Mark Adams
August 4, 2017
Psa 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.(ESV)
2Co 5:6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord,
2Co 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.
2Co 5:8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.(ESV)
May the Lord be a comfort to you during your time of grief.
Eileen J Budlong-Laughlin
August 4, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of Ron's death. I was told of his illness when I visited with my mother in Port Charlotte this past May. I was a classmate of his aunt, Sophia Howze Wondergem and remember his mother, Cynthia, from Charlotte High School.
Cynthia, take care and my prayers are with you and your family and Ron's family. Ron was well known and liked here in Topeka and especially, at Washburn Law.
Steve and Laura Becker
August 4, 2017
RIP Ronnie.. prayers for the Dees family..
Mekie Summers
August 3, 2017
I am so sorry for.your loss. Prayers to.ypu.and ypur family!
Jim & Sandy Melo
August 3, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. We have very fond memories of your family when we were neighbors in Punta Gorda.
Trinidy Thompson
August 3, 2017
Rest in piece Ronnie. My prayers to all of you, much love, Trinidy
Yvonne Davis
August 3, 2017
Too soon we have lost one of the best .
RIP Ronnie , You could always make me laugh ,I will miss that. Aunt Yvonne
Lisa Tse
August 3, 2017
My condolences. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family. You always brought great humor to Washburn.
Rebecca (Parker) Cope
August 3, 2017
Rest in Peace , Ronnie. You were a great person and will be sorely missed. Until we meet again! I will be praying for your family, wife and beautiful children. You left quite a legacy sir. I know you will be in our hearts forever.
Tim and Chris Rodgers
August 3, 2017
RIP Ronnie, praying for all of the Dees Family❤ so sorry for your loss.
Melanie Criswell-Hill
August 3, 2017
I know heaven truly celebrated your homecoming and though my heart hurts knowing your gone and for your family I know you are in a better place with a better purpose ❤Thankful for so many fond memories of our childhood. Godspeed my friend
Ron Manyiri
August 3, 2017
Rest in peace Prof. Dees, i am sincerely thankful for all the help you personally gave me as a Washburn law school student.
Ruby Schmidt-McLean
August 3, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and may the Lord bring you comfort and strength through this time as well as the coming days.
Caroline (small) faircloth
August 3, 2017
RIP. you will be missed !!
Kathy & Ricky Breed
August 3, 2017
Sending much love and prayers to the whole family. Heaven gained another angel.
Jackie Kennedy
August 3, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family
Mike and Jackie Teaford
August 3, 2017
Stacey, you and the kids are in our prayers. I wish I had the right words but know we care and are here if you need something.
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