Ronald Biehler

Ronald Anthony Biehler
Aug. 4, 1946 - Nov. 21, 2011
Resident of Palo Alto
Ronald Biehler, age 65, died peacefully November 21st, 2011. He was born August 4th, 1946, and raised in Lorain, Ohio, where he attended St. Mary's High School. He continued his studies at Notre Dame University, graduating with a degree in biology. After graduation he served in the Army as a specialist 5th class dental technician working on oral reconstructions for returning Vietnam veterans.
After his service, Ron earned a PhD in biology from Case Western Reserve. He held post-doctoral positions at Stanford University and The University of Chicago. He later worked as a research scientist and biochemical applications engineer for scientific instrumentation companies. He retired in 2007.
An avid cyclist, hiker, and camper, Ron served for 10 years as scoutmaster for Palo Alto Boy Scout Troop 5, leading high adventure outings in the Sierras and at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. He was also a Stanford District unit commissioner (receiving the District Award of Merit), and a commissioner for Oljato Scout Camp. He met his wife, Robin Holbrook, through scouting, and they wed in 2005.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Robin Holbrook; two sons, Jason Biehler (and Jason's wife, Jessica) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and David Biehler of Mountain View, California; stepson Colin Holbrook; brother Robert Biehler of Lorain, Ohio, and sister Annette Biehler Treadway, of Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Ron will be interred at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for after the new year at First Lutheran Church, where Ron was a member of the choir. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Stanford District, Pacific Skyline Council.