RONALD G. KLOPF

RONALD G. KLOPF

5/27/1937 to 10/28/2017

In loving memory of Ronald G. Klopf, who passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife Lea J. Klopf, his 5 children, 13 grandchildren, 4 great -grandchildren, and many friends.

Ron grew up on Long Island, NY, and graduated from Levittown High School in 1955. He joined the US Navy in 1956 and served his country as an electrical engineer on board the USS Ronquil, a Balao class submarine. The Ronquil introduced Ron to sunny San Diego where he settled and raised his family. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and started, grew, and sold several companies in his career from Action Instruments to Lormac Plastics to BioCom, Inc.

With the kids grown up and Ron in his mid-fifties, he made the move to Green Valley, AZ. He had a passion for softball and the camaraderie of the BAJA community. He played on and managed many teams in his 20-plus years in GV and earned the loving nickname of "The Claw" for his ability to catch those wild throws to first base. He was an active member of the community and loved to give back through volunteering.

Ron was a caring man with high integrity and an incredible sense of humor. No matter your mood, he knew what to say and how to make you laugh. He enjoyed his time with family and friends and always made the best of it. He lived life to the fullest and did it on his terms.

Ron will continue to live in the hearts of all who were lucky to know him but his physical presence will be sorely missed. We love you, Ron.

There will be a celebration of Ron's life on Saturday, November 11, from 11 am to 2 pm in the Saguaro Room at the GVR Canoa Hills center (3660 S. Camino del Sol). If you knew Ron, you are welcome to attend.



This obituary was originally published in the Green Valley News & Sun.