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for RONALD VENDERLY
David Rezits
March 13, 2021
Sadly I actually did not know Ron, I had heard his name here and there but knew nothing about him. I was walking at PFW the other day and saw his name on a dedication stone by the bridge. I thought this must be a person who was unique and generous in this community. As I looked up his name later I was in awe of the life he lead and the generosity to the arts including the Philharmonic of which I am a part. What a monumental part of the community he was....I send my very late condolences to the family. I am sorry I never had the pleasure to meet Ron but will always be reminded of him through all the good he did in Ft Wayne.
WILLIAM C. PHILLIPS
May 21, 2016
MRS. JOAN VENDERLY AND FAMILY:
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE, DR. RONALD E. VENDERLY.
I FIRST MET LT. RONALD E. VENDERLY, PMS&T, AT CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL, IN SEPTEMBER 1953, WHEN HE BECAME THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM. OUR PATHS CROSSED AGAIN, IN JUNE 1957, WHEN I JOINED THE U.S. ARMY, INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD, 293RD INFANTRY DIVISION, AND NOW HIS RANK WAS CAPT. RONALD E. VENDERLY. IN 1976, OUR PATHS CROSSED WHEN I BECAME A STOCKBROKER, IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, WHERE RON AND I HAD SOME OF THE SAME CLIENTS AS INVESTORS. THE YEARS PASSED, AND WE SAW EACH OTHER PERIODICALLY, AND NOW I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING WITH, DR. RONALD E. VENDERLY.
DR. RONALD E. VENDERLY, WILL LONG BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS, AND FOR ALL THE LIVES HE TOUCHED WITH HIS GENEROSITY.
GOD'S BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILY OF DR. RONALD E. VENDERLY.
SINCERELY,
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM C. PHILLIPS
Carol Goeglein
May 20, 2016
Joan I send you my deepest sympathy on the death of your husband & to your families on the death of their father
.Carol Goeglein
Matt Williams
May 20, 2016
I have very fond memories of spending time over the lunch hour with Mr. Venderly and other leading local businessmen. He was always the most interesting, vocal, opinionated and engaging person at the round table, as well as thoughtful and intelligent. What I remember most is how he spoke of his family -- with complete love and affection. My prayers go out from the bottom of my heart to your family. I am sorry for your loss, and I know he will be sorely missed.
Roger Meneely
May 20, 2016
He left the world a better place.
Rod Kuhn
May 20, 2016
May peace reign and memories sustain.
May 19, 2016
Joan,
May your spirit be touched by the love that surrounds you at this time of sorrow. You are blest to have this
love and the presence of your daughters.
Rita Clemmer
Brian Kottlowski
May 19, 2016
Uncle Ron will be missed by all who knew him. He will be sorely missed by his extended family - especially at our reunions.
May God comfort Aunt Joan, Darice, Leslie & Jan.
Maggie Hunter
May 19, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Venderly family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this heart wrenching time. My love to Leslie and Jan - may you have comfort and peace in the coming days.
Maggie Kole Hunter
Diane Johnson
May 19, 2016
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort now and in the future knowing he is in God's hands.
Timothy Bussick
May 18, 2016
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We send wishes of peace and comfort.
With sympathy,
Dr. Timothy Bussick & the Staff
Angela Green
May 18, 2016
To Darice and Jan, I extend my sympathy to you and all your family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing your father, but have heard how much he did for the community. Holding peaceful thoughts for you. I know that you can have joy in the memories you have made with him over a lifetime and that will bring you comfort.
Darice: This is Angela Casso from high school--just realized I know both you and Jan and never put it all together.
Theresa Haneline
May 17, 2016
I met Ron at Merrill Lynch when I was a temp there more years ago than I care to remember. He was almost always cheery, had an infectious laugh and was very nice to me when I was learning. He always offered to help. Sorry to hear of his passing. Saw him and Joan not too long ago at Rich's Cafe. Prayers to his family.
Ken Eytcheson
May 17, 2016
A great leader! I truly remember those Concordia H. S. Days. I remember the guidance that you gave to me! You bestowed a great amount of confidence in my athletic abilities.Jan- you certainly were blessed with your years with Dad!
Michele Bollman
May 17, 2016
Leslie, Jan and family-
So sad to hear of your father's passing - I know how close you both were to him. My prayers are with you and your family.
Michele Bollman
Timothy Esslinger
May 17, 2016
I always respected "Captain Venderly" as a firm military leader of the ROTC at Concordia High School while I was there from 1957-1961. He had a love for his students and wanted the best military training for us. As a result of knowing him I developed a strong interest in our military history and greater appreciation for all those who have served our nation and defended our freedoms, especially the freedom of religion. I salute Colonel Venderly for his varied work among us. He has now joined Jesus Christ, the Captain of the hosts in heaven.
Lisa Fishering
May 16, 2016
Oh Leslie. I spent a lot of Coney Island coffees with your and my dad. I loved your dad! Such a special man. I just saw him at my fathers memorial-was looking forward to having a lunch with him sometime. I'm so sad to hear this! Hope our dads are having a great coffee conversation together up there. My best to you and your family.
David Armstrong
May 16, 2016
Leslie, Joan and the family,
My thoughts are with you in your loss. Ron was a good husband, father, and member of the community. His loss can't be taken away from you, neither can the good memories of the times all of you shared. Remember those good times, the joy shared by all of you. Those are the important memories.
Mary Ann Ramming
May 16, 2016
My Memory of Mr. Venderly is mostly how much he meant to my husband Ken Ramming(who died in 2004). He looked up to him as his Commander in the ROTC and as his football coach at Concordia Lutheran High School. May the peace of the Lord be with all of his family. With love, Mary Ann Ramming
Rachel Villareal-Rice
May 16, 2016
Sorry for your lost. Prayers are with the whole family.
Laura Castetter-Cummings
May 16, 2016
What a great tribute to an amazing man ! I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family .
Doris Greiner
May 16, 2016
Dear Joan, we are with you in spirit and will visit, if it works for you, later this year. We are thankful for Ron's life and for yours. Love Doris
The Colonel
Ron Choka
May 15, 2016
Colonel, you will be missed at the Coney Island coffee table.
Rest in peace my friend
Julie Cadarette
May 15, 2016
He was a good friend, always talked to my husband and I at church. So sorry for your loss.
George and Julie Cadarette
Bill Bigham
May 15, 2016
Dear Jen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning.
Dan & Barb Stratton
May 15, 2016
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Sharon Phipps
May 15, 2016
Thinking of you Joan and family...It makes me so sad to hear the news....May you all be blessed with the memory of his life, as I am....
Tim, Mindi, & Marlyn McNamara
May 15, 2016
We miss you Ron, So glad we met for lunch
Thomas Scribner
May 13, 2016
Dear Jan and Leslie, Linda and I are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you both. Sincerely Tom and Linda Scribner
Shannon Burdick
May 13, 2016
Mr Venderly you will be greatly missed. Your generosity impacted many people along your path. I was fortunate enough to have been helped through college by your generosity and can never express the gratitude I have for your help. Heaven has called home a great man.
Cathy Edwards
May 13, 2016
It is usually about this time of the year when Ron and I would have lunch together at Hall's Triangle Park. It was an annual meeting to talk about his favorite programs on PBS39 and what he wished he could see more of. He loved the arts. I was expecting a call from him any day to get together for our annual lunch together.
He always had stories of his various exploits and accomplishments. The stories made me laugh and smile. He loved to talk about his "women" (Joan and the Girls). I will miss Ron.
Kelley Hartley Hutton
May 13, 2016
We were so blessed to spend a lot of time with Ron this past winter at IPFW Athletics events. Since he and Joan did not travel south, Ron came to almost every basketball game and some men's volleyball matches too. He always told us not to "fuss over him" and joked with our students and staff working the game. They all quickly learned that behind the bark was a fun-loving sports fan unafraid to brave winter weather to support our student-athletes and coaches.
Ron relentlessly teased me and I think he got a kick out of making me blush! I hope he knows how much it meant to me when, after a long day, he told me, "you're doing a good job kiddo!" I have a tough job and don't hear that very often and I sensed he knew it.
We are saddened by the loss of a member of the Mastodon Family and will miss Ron's unique sense of humor and generous spirit. Please know his legacy will live on as he touched the lives of so many including his scholarship student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Thank you Mr. Venderly and please continue to cheer for us.
Kelley Hartley Hutton
Director of Athletics
IPFW
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