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RONALD A. OWEN SR.
AGE: 68 DOVER
Ronald A. Owen Sr. "Sarge", 68, of Dover, passed away Thursday, Jan 8, 2009, at St. Clares Hospital, Dover, following a long illness. He was a resident of Dover most of his life. Mr. Owen
was born in West Wyoming, Pa. He grew up attending church at the Salvation Army in Dover. He served with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and National Guard for a total of 21 years. He worked as a melter at Howmet Alloy Corporation, Rockaway Township for over 10 years. Most recently, he worked for Prudent/DC Express, Dover. He was a life member of the American Legion, Post 175, Rockaway, and was a life member DAV, N.J. Chapter 63.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley; his son, Ron Jr. and his wife Patty of Hopatcong; and his daughter, Cynthia. He is also survived by his sister, Diana Donnelly and her husband Chip; three brothers, Dave and his wife Charlotte, Edwin, and George and his wife Pat. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at the Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 Route 10 West, Randolph. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover.
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Bobby & Kathy Schmitt
January 12, 2009
"Sarge and Family"
What a wonderful person Sarge was, I only wish I new him longer. God Bless him and his family. He now will not miss any Chinese Auctions and Bingo games were he can always win for sure.
We love you always! Shirley you now have a guardian angel watching over you! We now know Sarge will be at every Nascar race!
William Sickles
January 12, 2009
I remember Ron from our DHS days....His mom was one of the cafeteria workers there and took good care of Ron's friends....May Ron's family receive all the Blessings that God can bestow on them in their time of need....
Bill Sickles---Elkton, Maryland
tom hubert
January 11, 2009
my condolences to the owens family i knew ron from bowling at dover lanes once again im very sorry for your loss
Edna (makin) Gardner
January 11, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Rons passing. We knew each other many years ago when we where teenagers at the Salvation Army in Dover, with Capt. Smith.
My prayers are with you and the family.
PAT WINTERMUTE
January 11, 2009
I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. WE WERE FRIENDS FOR 48 YEARS. A LIFETIME. NOW THAT YOUR SUFFERING IS OVER, REST IN PEACE WITH GOD
Ed Turbeville
January 11, 2009
My sympathy to the Owen family. I worked with Ron at Howmet.
Sincerely,
Chris Shoup
January 10, 2009
Ron, i am really sorry about your Dad. I never met him, but I know he was a great man just like your grandfather. You are in our Prayers.
Daniel Murphy
January 10, 2009
Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Owen .He risked his life to safeguard the lives of all American’s and our country will be forever indebted to him. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family in their time of grief. “Let us honor our country’s very best“. "Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
From your comrads Disable American Veterans Chapter 63. Dan Murphy chapter Adjutant
vince and dawn varano
January 10, 2009
Shirley and family,,,our deepest sympathys with you at this time,,,we will miss Sarge dearly,,,
Randy Oakes
January 10, 2009
I loved you a lot grandpa. You were the best grandpa i have had. I will always miss you and love you.
Pete Matteo
January 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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