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Ronald Caselli Obituary
Ronald Raymond Caselli, 87, passed away January 17, 2020 with his family by his side. Ron was born on September 8, 1932 in San Francisco, CA to Albert and Dorothy Caselli.
Ron earned a Master's degree in Education from SFSU and taught at Village Elementary School, Cook Junior High School, and as a pioneering teacher, was instrumental in the opening of Piner High School. After decades of service as an educator, Ron retired from the Sonoma County Office of Education in 1990. Ever popular with his students, he was well known as "Mr. C".
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his best friend Grove Bolles, and his precious granddaughter Kylee Cheree.
Ron is survived by his sister Joan Dietrick; cousins Richard Caselli and Barbara Shaules; children Randy, Chris (Stephanie), Martin, Jason, Sam (Lexi), and Ronda (Greg) Steele; nephew and neices Jeff Garrigan, Janine Stieben, and Jacky Goff; grandchildren Malik, Kayla, Jack, Aryana, Evelyn, Isabella, Isaiah, Crystal, Aaron and Max; and great-grandchildren Aaliyah and Amari.
Always an avid sports fan, lover of music and dedicated liberal, Ron lived a full life. He loved his family fiercely, and will be terribly missed and forever in our hearts.
The family sends heartfelt appreciations to Redwood Retreat for their love and care in his final years, and to Heartland Hospice for the incredible support and gentle guidance they provided.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday February 7, 2020 12:00-2:30 p.m., at Legends at Bennett Valley Golf Course, 3328 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to: Sonoma County Humane Society, Hannah Boys Center, or the Retired Teachers of California Association.
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Kitty Kashar
June 2, 2025
It seems like the good ones go too soon, even if it's a hundred years.
February 8, 2020
Thank you to the Caselli family for a very nice memorial gathering of friends and family yesterday. Legends at the golf course...the perfect place. A pleasant setting, with a view of the golf course where Ron played countless rounds of golf. A good place in which to mingle and catch up with long-time friends and to visit with members of the family. Allan appreciated the opportunity to make some comments about his long friendship with Ron. On our return home we continued to reminisce, remember stories, events...so many. Thank you.
We will miss him!
ALLAN AUTENTICO AND JEANNE GANAS
Mary Rico
January 29, 2020
Caselli Family, my sincere condolences to all of you. I was acquainted with Ron through the county Office of Education, and I remember him as being a friendly and humorous man. We only have each other for a season, sometimes long and sometimes short, though with some it never seems long enough. It was a pleasure to have crossed paths with Ron.
Connie Anderson
January 28, 2020
I remember Ron from SCOE. He was a pleasure to work with and he had devilish sense of humor. We kept in touch after he retired, then life got in the way and I haven't seen him in years. We spotted each other at COSCTO every once in a while. I have fond memories of him. Rest in Peace Ron.
Don Mitchell
January 27, 2020
I remember you well from Piner HS, 1968. You were always well liked and respected by the students. Thanks for making a positive impact in our lives.
Don
Susan Kirk
January 26, 2020
My condolences to his beautiful family.
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