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Linden - Ronald Rhea Gilbert passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, in his home in Linden. He was 75. Born on Dec. 29, 1942, in West Carrollton, Ohio, Ron attended Wittenberg University and completed his law degree from the University of Michigan. An accomplished attorney, Ron advanced aquatic safety and established legal and safety standards around the nation. He established the Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention and dedicated his professional life to aiding and protecting those injured. For much of his adult life Ron resided in Grosse Pointe Farms, while working from the Penobscot building in Detroit. Later in life, he relocated both his residence and legal office to the Fenton/Linden area, where he was an avid participant in community events.
Ron took joy in outdoor activities, University of Michigan athletics, the Jedi spirit from Star Wars and, most of all, his family. His humor, wit and compassion will be greatly missed. Ron is survived by his daughters, Liz (Charlie), Lynne (Sean) and Lisa (Randy) and granddaughter, Samantha. A memorial service will be at 3:30 pm, Saturday, Aug. 4, at Sharp Funeral Home, 1000 W. Silver Lake Road, Fenton.
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John Gwinn
August 7, 2018
Ron and I were the best of friends in high school. We liked and competed in science and math, played trombone in band, played ping pong for hours, and battled with swords and lances as medieval knights. We spent less time together because of the miles between our undergraduate and graduate schools. We frequently met at our parents homes between breaks. He became a family man long before I did and I did enjoy meeting his daughters. I had much admiration for his work, both legal and organizational, in preventing aquatic injuries. He worked hard and with great focus. He even sounded up beat, in his own way, after a devastating automobile accident.
Beverly Reich/Stine
August 6, 2018
I went to high school with Ron. He was a wonderful person. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
August 2, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of all comfort provide heal your broken hearts.
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