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Ronald Brightenburg Obituary
Ronald was born in Raymond, Nebraska on December 4, 1930. He passed away in Caliente, California on June 7, 2012. Ronald retired from Long Beach Gas Company in October 1990. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Past president of the Long Beach Sportsman Club 1975, member of Long Beach Elks 888, member of Masonic Lodge 327 and devoted husband, father and friend to many. Ron is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice Brightenburg, George (Chris) Brightenburg, Karen Brightenburg, Harold Brightenburg, Bill (Sharon) Brightenburg; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. In memoriam, please make donations to Optimal Hospice Care, 4700 Stockdale Hwy., Suite 120, Bakersfield, California 93309 or Shriners or Children's Hospital. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life on June 16, 2012. For information, email [email protected].
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Nancy Merrill Sayed
June 15, 2012
Dear Aunt Alice and Cousins: Condolences in this most sorrowful of times. It is strange that two cousins (Uncle Ron and Uncle Bill Spellman) should leave us within a week of each other. As Karen said, they are hunting and fishing in heaven together right now, along with the other Raymond/Centerville relatives. I am sure they'll be there to greet us when it's our time. I am so sorry for your loss, and would love to correspond further. I've got lots of genealogical information that I think you'll be interested in. XOXOXOXOX Nancy Merrill Sayed
June 14, 2012
Harold,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Johnny & Carol Whitehead
Donna Merrill
June 14, 2012
Alice, you may not remember me right off, but Bob and I visited you in California in the 1950s. I'm Edith's daughter, Ron's cousin, and Bill Spellman's sister. We met Karen, your daughter, in Nebraska several years ago when we visited Raymond. It's sad that Ron and Bill died within a week of each other. The last two months surely had to be very tough for you. We're sorry for your loss. Donna Merrill
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