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1949
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2018
Ronald Merenbach Obituary
July 18, 1949 - June 15, 2018
Ron Merenbach passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday night, after a long battle with the aftereffects of treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma.Ron was born in San Francisco. He graduated from Lincoln High School and UC Berkeley. In his first year at Harvard Law School, hoping to meet a Cliffie who loved music as much as he did, he met his future wife, Ellen, by posting an ad in one of the undergraduate dorms. They were married for forty-six years.
He practiced law in San Francisco for over ten years and later worked as the probate examiner in Santa Rosa until his retirement in 2016. He loved to travel and was a superb trip planner. He was a musical prodigy who could play any melody by ear.
Ron is survived by his wife, Ellen; his son, Andrew; his daughter, Alyssa Deits; his granddaughter, Ziva Deits; his sister, Nancy Zuniga; his brother, Greg; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Salem Memorial Park on Tuesday, June 19th at 11:00.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jan Warden-Howard
June 20, 2018
I first met Ron at Juan Crespi Home School in San Francisco when we were in first grade! Always charming, even as a 6-year-old little boy.
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Anne Dennis
June 20, 2018
I was fortunate to have worked professionally with Ron for many years here in Sonoma. He was insightful and knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Above all, he was unfailingly kind and courteous to all he dealt with. May he rest in peace.
Mike Wolfes
June 20, 2018
In memory of one of the kindest, gentlest, funniest people one would ever want to be friends with, this is how I will forever remember dear friend from school, Ron. I hope I will meet up with you again in our afterlives. -- Adoringly, Mike Wolfes
Tisa Gina Ater
June 20, 2018
Shalom, dearest Ron.
May God rest your sweet, kind, gentle, and witty soul. We miss you!
Love, Tisa
Nancy Zuniga
June 19, 2018
June 18, 2018
As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
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