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Ronald Shuey Obituary
June 21, 2013
Ronald "Ron" Robert Shuey, 76, of Mechanicsburg, died Friday at Holy Spirit Hospital.
Born in Tremont, April 20, 1937, he was a son of the late Charles Robert Shuey and Marion Celia Miller Shuey. Ron was the husband of Louise Ann Bauer Shuey whom he married on July 2, 1995.
He was a 1955 graduate of Porter Township High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University, and his master's degree from Temple University.
Ron retired from the West Shore School District, after 37 years of service. He was a principal and teacher at several elementary schools including Newberry, Fishing Creek, Highland, Herman Avenue and Washington Heights.
Ron was a talented watercolor artist and a member of the Keystone Capital Chorus.
He was a charter member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, and very active in teaching Sunday school and bible studies at the church.
Ron was an avid fisherman, gifted story teller and was a "Genuinely Good Man."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Dietrich.
Ron's survivors include his loving wife of almost 18 years, Louise; his children, Allan B. Shuey and his wife, Angela, Alabama, Amy E. Brida and her husband, Charles, Etters, David J. Garell and his wife, Michelle, Lafayette Hills, Jennifer G. Penwell and her husband, Stephen, Connecticut; grandchildren, Tyler Shuey, Zachary Shuey, Whitney Shuey, Isabella Brida and Elizabeth Brida; great-grandson, Montgomery Cagle; brothers, John Shuey and his wife, Leslie, Tower City, and Bruce Shuey, Millersburg; and a niece, Joann Bent.
All are welcome to join Ron's family at his Gathering of Family and Friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, with his memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 130 Nittany Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, with Pastor Naomi Sease Carriker officiating. Cremation and burial of his urn in Memorial Garden at Saint Peter Lutheran Church will be private and at the family's convenience. Ron's family invites everyone to wear brightly colored attire and to join them for a time of food and fellowship at his church following the memorial service. The family suggests memorial contributions to Harmony Foundation International Inc. (direct toward youth program), 110 Seventh Avenue North, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203, Easter Seal Society, 219 East Main St. No. 1, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, and his church, Saint Peter Lutheran. Ron's family has entrusted his care to Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, 717-766-3421. Read Ron's full obituary, view his memorial video and portrait and sign his official guest book at www.Myers-Buhrig.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Shuey
Rick Coonradt
June 30, 2013
I met Ron when I gave the Officer Friendly classes at Newberry Elementary in the 70's and 80's. He always had a smile and knew every child by name, even my three. He will be missed by many.
June 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jeanne, Steve and Megan McNeal
Shirley E. Messick
June 29, 2013
My heart goes out to the family at this trying time.
Mrs. Harry L.(Shirley) Messick
Mechanicsburg, PA
Shelly Peck
June 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Austin & Christian Watson
June 28, 2013
My family and I had known Ron for many years. My mother's principal; she shared stories of his kind and funny manner. When I started teaching, he made the connection and was very supportive. We often laughed at how tall the trees my dad gave him had grown (during those years when we had both grown older.) Then when he and Louise connected, it seemed so right that two kind and funny people be together. But the thing I will always remember is how whenever Ron came upon me or anyone he knew and liked, it was an immediate smile that he shared that was quite contagious. I guess the word that comes to mind is: warm. Yes, I agree with others who have shared that he was a good man, kind, caring, and I'll add the descriptor "warm." I know that he will be missed. My sincere sympathy to Louise and family. Know that you are loved and that many will be wanting to help you through this difficult time. Liz Moore Reilly
June 28, 2013
Louise and family - We were deeply saddened when Allan came by to tell us of Ron's passing. We were blessed to have been neighbors for over 20 years.
I could always count on Ron stopping over as we were working in the yard to give us a break and tell us a story. The neighborhood just isn't the same. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are available to help with anything that needs done. Take care -
The Keiser's
Don, Steph, Lyndi, Megan & Nicki
Gloria (Howell) Davis
June 27, 2013
I want to give my condolences to Mr Shueys family. I worked as a head custodian at Herman Heights elementary school. I have gotten married and have moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Deanna Risser (Fissel)
June 27, 2013
Four words sum up Mr. Shuey. WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN!
I had Mr. Shuey as a principal over twenty some years ago.
Then three years ago, I got a job at the credit union, where I reconnected with him on a daily basis. We became so close that I was lucky to receive one of his amazing paintings.
I will treasure it forever!
To his wife, children, grandchildren; your husband, your father, and your grandfather was an amazing man. God bless you all.
Hillary Bitting
June 27, 2013
I have many fond memories of working with Ron. He was a great educator and a good friend. We will be away and not able to attend his funeral, our prayers are with you.
June 27, 2013
Ron Shuey was one of the kindest and most loving of principals. He knew each child by name, and they thought of him as their friend. He will be missed.
Marie Kaminek, Flanders, NY
Laura Mulhern
June 27, 2013
Five amazing childhood memories made possible because of this great educator....1) parachute fun 2) balloon launches 3) field day 4) cheese boxes and 5) a safe and supportive group of teachers who provided a wonderful base for our education. I know I can speak for my classmates when I say Mr. Shuey was Highland Elementary.
June 27, 2013
Mr. Shuey was a remarkable man. He was my principal in the early 80's. I still have HappyGrams from him. Mr. Shuey made me want to become a teacher. He was a gentle giant and will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Respectfully, Sarah (Gross) Butler
Cathilee & Tim Sharretts
June 27, 2013
Please accept our sincere sympathy on Ron's death. He was my principal at Fishing Creek over 40 years ago and he was the principal at Highland when our daughters went there. Sending healing thoughts.
Lori Renne
June 27, 2013
Such a sweet man - I will miss seeing him at the kids' plays and school events. Love and prayers to all!
Jane Liddick
June 27, 2013
Mr Shuey was the principal for both of my daughters and was always there for all his students. I just saw him a few weeks ago at a yard sale and when I said "Hi Mr Shuey" he asked who I was and then asked how Dawn and Heather were. They have been out of school for 16 and 10 yrs and he still remembered them. I will surely miss seeing him around the area as I have for years. RIP in peace "Mr Shuey".
Tammy Dolan( Markley)
June 27, 2013
Prayers for Mr. Shuey's family. Mr. Shuey was my principal at Fishing Creek and that was many years ago. He was a great man and will truly be missed.
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