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78, passed away Tuesday, August 13th, 2024. He was born May 28th, 1946 to Robert Dunlap and Harrietta Ashburn Dunlap in Garnett, Kansas.
Ronald graduated from Kincaid High School in 1964. At age 17 he joined the Army National Guard. After graduating, his Guard Unit was activated in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Ora Lee Chandler on September 4, 1965 in Garnett, Kansas. They moved to Mulvane, Kansas where they raised their three kids for the last 51 years. Ronald enjoyed working on cars with his brothers. He worked for 18 years for Vulcan Chemicals and then opened RD's County Line Bar and Grill in Mulvane that he and Ora Lee operated for 15 years. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dunlap and Harrietta and Don Miller; brothers, Gary, Jack, Don Wayne, and Fred.
Ronald is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Ora Lee Dunlap; kids, Brenda Cardwell (Bruce), Robert Dunlap (Gina); Lisa Hanna (Corey); grandkids, Dylan, Autumn, Caleb, Blake, Brock, Shae, Braydon; six great-grandkids; sisters, Vicki Louk, Lori McDaniel; and numerous family and friends.
Memorial Service: 10:30 am, Friday, August 16th, 2024 at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central, Mulvane, Kansas 67110.
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Delores Werner Smith
August 18, 2024
Ora lee and family, I am sorry for your loss. I knew Ronnie as a childhood friend. He was always so kind and so much fun. His parents and siblings were so nice also. I pray all your good memories of Ronnie will bring you much comfort. Delores Werner Smith
Jeanette (Schneider) Young.
August 16, 2024
So sorry Ora Lee and family. Always loved running into Ronnie at the Kincaid Fair. He always had a hug and smile.
Chris Tank Moffitt
August 16, 2024
RD always had a smile on his face & was willing to help anyone...miss the fun times at the County Line...Poker,The Bands & the food
Colleen suffron
August 16, 2024
Ronnie was always helping and finding solutions to make sure people got through tough times he was good to all that he cams across love you and you will be missed dearly .... Colleen and family
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Ann Donaldson
August 16, 2024
So sorry to hear about Ronnie, We had such good times thru high school as he always made us laugh. Ann Donaldson
Ben Strobel
August 16, 2024
My condolences to Oralee and the rest of the Dunlap Family . Ben Strobel
Debora Nelson
August 15, 2024
I will always remember RD by his smiling face whenever seeing not just me but everyone. . I met him when walking into RD´s one night and he had seen me on the TV show Power of Attorney and ever since then he´s called me "Hollywood".He did not know me before this RD was always a cheerful soul that loved people and was also very evident in his family. To you, Ora Le- prayers and comfort on your loss. Debora Nelson - Derby, Kansas
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