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1951
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2024
Thomas Ronquillo Obituary
Tom served in the Army 5th Special Forces completing three combat tours in Vietnam. Among the many medals he received: Silver Star, Soldier's Medal, 5 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart. He served in the National Guard (IL) until 1978.
Tom was active in Ludington's music scene, founding the Conga Cats and playing guest gigs with Third Coast Swing. He volunteered at Sand Castles Children's Museum, teaching children and performing.
He is survived by Nancy and sons John and Andrew, daughter-in-law Suzie and grandchildren Vera and Ezra and his sisters JoAnn Isoldi and Marianne Ronquillo. His extended family and friends mourn his loss.
He is preceded in death by son Matthew and grandson, Charlie.
All are welcome to a remembrance gathering held at 10 a.m. on April 16 held at SandCastles (129 E. Ludington, MI).
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: SandCastles (Sandcastleschildrensmuseum.org) or the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM.org) 4041N. Milwaukee,Chicago, IL 60641.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Deena Boone Evensky
April 12, 2025
I knew Tom in high school my condolences to his family and friends.
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