Ronald Wayne Jennerjohn

Services will be Friday for Ronald Wayne Jennerjohn who passed away peacefully in his sleep after a four month battle with malignant melanoma on October 7, 2005 at Dominican Hospital with his family by his side and his son Dan holding his hand. He was 61.

Ron was born in San Luis Obispo on June 25, 1944 the son of Richard W. Jennerjohn and Louise (Sanders) Jennerjohn. He grew up in Watsonville and was a graduate of Watsonville High School. Ron lived most of his life in Watsonville and Santa Cruz except for a 2 ½ year period where he moved to Reno and worked as a Keno writer.

He was employed by Goodwill Industries where he began as a truck driver eventually working his way up to transportation supervisor. He was recently recognized by the Goodwill Board of Trustees for 39 years of service, helping and training members of the community.

Ron loved trips to Nevada to gamble and to visit his sons and grandchildren. He loved playing Keno and lately enjoyed entering poker tournaments. He also enjoyed going to flea markets and fixing old TV's.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Patricia Jennerjohn of Santa Cruz; three sons, Rich Jennerjohn of Battle Mountain, NV, Mark Jennerjohn of Sparks, NV and Dan Jennerjohn of Rocklin; brother, Chuck Jennerjohn of La Selva Beach; sisters, Jeanie Hall of Redding, Joyce Beard of Las Lomas and Patti Smith of Gilroy; he also leaves four grandchildren, Alyssa Andrews, Jake Jennerjohn, Ryan Jennerjohn and Ian Jennerjohn and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services will be Friday October 14, 2005 at 11:00 am at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA.

The family wishes to thank Dominican Hospital and all of it's staff for making Ron's final days great. To help with funeral expenses, contributions are preferred to Dan Jennerjohn 467 Saratoga Ave #185, San Jose, CA 95129.