Ronald H. DEITELBAUM

1933 - 2017

DEITELBAUM, Ronald H. Ronald Herbert Deitelbaum, born June 22, 1933, Philadelphia, PA, died November 10, 2017. Only son of Gertrude (n?e Sadel) and Nathan Deitelbaum and known by his friends as Ron and long-time family members as "Ronnie," he was one of the great characters of his day. Ron was raised in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC where he worked in his parent's grocery store. He graduated from Western High School and attended George Washington University while serving in the US Navy during the Korean War. Ron was the past Master of his Masonic Lodge and an avid golfer at the Indian Spring Country Club. He had a long and successful career in the insurance and investment industry, owning several businesses in the DC metropolitan area. He was also involved in the entertainment industry, having played various roles in TV, radio and films. Ron was very passionate about the Washington Redskins. One of his greatest moments was starting a merchandise business that generated revenue for the charity "National Defense" with the Redskins defensive players and produced a weekly television show that supported the merchandise line. He had a wonderful life with his wife of 41 years, Dianne (passed June 26, 2007), residing on a farm in Laytonsville, MD and raising Thoroughbred race horses, one of which was a Maryland Stakes Winner. Later in life, Ron retired in Delray Beach, FL and became an enthusiastic world traveler. He loved singing and dancing with his wife Toby Lowenstein (married 2012). Ron and Toby had many friends and enjoyed an active social life at the Broken Sound Country Club in Boca Raton. This past September for Rosh Hashanah, Ron realized a life-long dream by donating a 100-year-old Torah to the Broken Sound Hebrew Congregation where he sang in the choir with Toby. Ron is survived by his wife Toby Lowenstein, his two sons, Jon (Brandis) and Todd, five grandchildren, and Toby's children, Wendi (Eric), Gaye (Dori), and Lori. No service will take place. Donations may be made Keep Memory Alive, (www.keepmemoryalive.org).