Ronald Travis Obituary

Ronald J. Travis

Dover Plains - Ronald John Travis, 84, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, NY died on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT. Mr. Travis was an industrial arts teacher at Dover High School for 29 years retiring in 1985. He later worked at the Kildonan School in Amenia, NY teaching wood working.

Born on January 8, 1930 in Albany, NY he was the son of the late Theodore and Luella (Beyer) Travis. Mr. Travis received his Bachelors of Science Degree from SUNY Oswego class of 1951. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He later received his Master's Degree from Albany State University class of 1956. On June 27, 1959 in Dover Plains, NY he married Janet Rozelle who survives at home.

Mr. Travis served on the Board of Education in the Dover Union Free School District and was the past president of the Dover Teachers Association. He was also the past president of the Mid-Hudson Industrial Arts and Vocational Teachers Association and received their Outstanding Teacher Award in 1975. He was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America in Dutchess County and the Town of Dover Little League. Mr. Travis was a member of the Dover United Methodist Church in Dover Plains, NY where he was a former trustee and sang in the church choir.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Travis is survived by his son, John Travis and his wife, Beth, of Bowmansville,NY; two daughters, Linda Wiltse and her husband, Darrell of Millbrook, NY and Joann Travis and her partner, Heidi Huczel of Wappingers Falls, NY and a sister, Joan Ronan of East Greenbush, NY. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Taylor and Rachael Travis and Travis and Maaike Wiltse. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Merton Travis.

Calling hours will be held from 3 to7 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Dover Plains United Methodist Church, 26 Mill Street, Dover Plains, NY. Burial will military honors will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Dover Plains, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Plains United Methodist Church General Fund, P.O. Box 1007, Dover Plains, NY 12522. For directions or to send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on Nov. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Travis

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Frieda Thompson

December 2, 2014

Janet & Family, Very sorry to hear of Ron's passing; enjoyed him while working together @ Kildonan. Sincere sympathy.
Frieda Thompson

Norma Mahler

December 1, 2014

Ed and Ron taught together at Dover H.S. for many years, and became the best of friends. Ed & I spent some wonderful times with Ron & Janet, through our move to Maine, and again when we moved back to the area.
Ron was a good man, who had such a great sense of humor, and was a friend to many. My family and I send our regards to Janet and to all the family. He will be greatly missed.

Florence Rice

December 1, 2014

For Janet and the family, my heart is heavy having learned of Ron's passing. I have so many happy memories of teaching with Ron and then working for him as he served on the Dover BOE. To me, a young teacher, he gave much support and guidance when I joined the staff. We became friends and shared many lunches together over the years (including Janet's cookies!). I was so honored when he spoke at my retirement; he truly supported me from start to finish. I will always cherish Ron's keen sense of humor and his warm friendship. Goodbye, my friend.

Richard Anderson

November 30, 2014

He helped me develop confidence in myself when I was a student in Dover High. I loved playing Basketball during my youth and he carried me on the team not because of my ability, but because I was the first one to be at practice and the last one to leave. His daughter was also an outstanding employee working at the Millbrook DMV. I send my condolences to the family will surely miss him.

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