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Ronald Underwood Obituary

Ronald D. Underwood Sr.
1937 - 2025
Ronald Douglas Underwood Sr., a beloved husband and father, passed away on July 4, 2025 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joan S. Underwood (Mutis); his children, Ronald D. Underwood Jr., Dawne A. Boucher, and John H. Underwood (Tanya); his grandchildren, Amy Lewia (Nick), Mindy Browne (Jason), Christopher Boucher, Ronald D. Underwood III, and Kaitlynn Underwood; his great-grandchildren, Logan Geiselman, Brandon Lewia, Lyli Browne, and Sophia Underwood; and his sister, Patricia Underwood.
Ron was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Bethel High School, class of 1955. He served in the US Air Force and worked for UPS for 38 years before retiring.
A graveside service will be held in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, 19 Tamarack Ave, Danbury, on July 27th at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Danbury Animal Welfare Society, 147 Grassy Plain Street, Bethel, CT 06801. To light a candle, please visit www.CornellMemorial.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Danbury News Times on Jul. 20, 2025.

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Henry Janssen

July 24, 2025

We are so very sorry to learn of Ron`s passing. He was the guy I spoke to in the 60`s about UPS and ended up working with him for over 30 years. He will be missed.......Henry and Barbara Janssen

The Call Family

July 21, 2025

Joanie and Family-
We are so sorry to learn of Ron´s passing. You all are in our thoughts.
Hold all those memories close to your heart, and may they bring you comfort.
Charlie and Melody

Ed & Kay (Albert) Keating

July 20, 2025

Joan and Family , So sorry to hear about Ron´s passing. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Lianne L Migiano

July 20, 2025

My condolences to you and your family...
Your former DHS '58 classmate,
Lianne (Kennedy) Migiano
[email protected]

DAWS

July 17, 2025

We are honored to be included as a beneficiary of memorial gifts in remembrance of Ronald D. Underwood Sr. His long life of service, devotion to family, and kindness will not be forgotten.

Our deepest condolences go out to the Underwood family during this time of loss. May Ron´s memory live on through the love he shared and the lives he touched.

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery

Tamarack Ave, Danbury, CT 06810

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247 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810

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