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Ronald Stoutenburg Obituary

Ronald L. Stoutenburg, Sr. December 26, 1934 - December 3, 2008 SALEM - Ronald L. Stoutenburg, Sr. passed away on December 3, 2008 at the age of 73. He was born December 26, 1934 in Dayton, Oregon to Guy C. and Mary E. (Fields) Stoutenburg. Ronald was raised in Dayton. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. Ronald was well known and had many friends in the Salem area. He was a heavy equipment operator and had worked on many large construction projects. He married Erika Hollrieder in 1984 and they were happily married for 24 years. Ronald was an avid race car driver. He was former president of Capitol Racing Association at Salem Speedway. He had been a member of the Bent 8's Club in Salem and loved motorcycles. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his family, especially playing Yahtzee in his last years. Ronald is survived by his wife, Erika of Salem; sons, Ron (Shari) Stoutenburg, Jr. of Salem, Chuck (Annie) Fretwell of West Linn, and Reiner (Isabella) McCoy of Switzerland; daughters, Cindy Ford and Tracy Kane, both of Keizer, Tammy Worth of Salem, Mary (Kurt) Lee of Tucson, Arizona, Debbie (Bruce) Parsons of Salem, and Linda (Michael) Palmer of Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Those who wish may contribute to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd Street NW, Salem, Oregon 97304. A Celebration of Life service will be from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, 605 Commercial St. SE, Salem. Private inurnment will be at a later date.

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Published by The Statesman Journal from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2008.

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Evonna Ortega

December 19, 2008

Dear Erika and all of our cousins,

Kathy and I remember our Daddy's stories of you and uncle Ronnie and spoke often of all of you. Our hearts are connected through these GREAT men. Our prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy and love to each of you,

Evie & Kathy (George's daughters)

December 17, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about Ron,he will be misses by all who knew him. Bud and Billie Klokstad

Kathy Buntjer

December 16, 2008

i was raised around ron but i was told he was good friend of my dad's and he will miss him

George Stoutenburg

December 15, 2008

I wished I gotten to know my Uncle Ron better. He was always there for me and available to go riding or just shoot the bull at the bar. I'm very fortunate for the times I did get to spend with him. I enjoyed the stories he'd tell of life, of family and his candid commentary of life in general. You always knew where you stood with Uncle Ron. Uncle Ron will dearly be missed. God bless all that are survived by him.
Love Buck, Shawna and Boys

Dana Hudson

December 13, 2008

Mary and the entire Stoutenburg family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many wonderful memories of things we did together. Your dad taught me how to play shuffleboard and made me feel like one of his kids. He was a great protector and a wonderful man.

My dad will now have someone to talk race cars with and brag about their children.

Love,
Dana Ness (Chezem)(Hudson)

Randy/Debi Tracy

December 11, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
The Tracys

Carol Mayou

December 11, 2008

Mary,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your dad will be always be with you in your heart.

DEBORAH STOUTENBURG-SAINZ

December 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jamie Marie Olson

December 7, 2008

Erica and family-
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Ron will be greatly missed by many!

Tim & Nanette Townsend

December 7, 2008

Ron will always be in our hearts. Memories of him bring us smiles.

Love

Judith and Craig Orlob

December 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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