Ronald Wayne Ferger

Ronald W. Ferger, age 84, of Ocean Pines died Sunday January 5, 2025, at Atlantic General Hospital.

Ron was born in Baltimore, Maryland and was the son of late William E. Ferger and Martha R. Ferger. Ron was married to Karen Sue Ferger (nee Coulson) for 60 years who passed away in 2023. Ron had five siblings, Kenneth, William, Joyce, Marvin and Charles whom all preceded him in death. He graduated from Southern High School in Baltimore, MD in 1959. Ron served in the United States Army from 1960-1963 and the United States Coast Guard Reserves from 1970-1997. Ron retired from the Baltimore City Fire Department in 1996 as a Pump Operator after 25 years of service. Once relocating to Ocean Pines from Pasadena, MD, Ron worked for Worcester County Public Works, retiring in 2009.

Ron was an avid Baltimore sports fan supporting the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens and his grandchildren's lacrosse games. He was a member of Raven's Roost 44 out of Ocean City, MD. He also enjoyed playing golf, reading and working his SODUKO puzzles.

Ron is survived by a daughter, Robin Ferger-Hill, (Stephen) of Ocean City, MD, a son, Christopher S. Ferger (Rebecca) Berlin, MD and four grandchildren – Zach Hill, Brady Hill, Mackenzie Hill Thomason and Rhys Ferger.

A memorial service will be facilitated by Eternal Reefs on Sunday May 18th at 11:00 am. The service will be held at 9652 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Ocean City with a Celebration of Life to follow at Waterman's Seafood. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ocean Pines Fire Department, 911 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811

Arrangements with Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Ave., Berlin, Md 21811. Please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.