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Ronald Bealer Obituary
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Ronald Wilson Bealer, 66, of Stamford, CT, passed away on February 13, 2014. Ron was born in Clearfield, PA on October 30, 1947. After moving to Connecticut in 1949, he grew up in Riverside and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1965. He then went to Penn State University and was a member of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity.
Upon graduating, he attended and received his M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School in 1972. Ron began his professional career in finance with the Putnam Trust Company. He subsequently worked for 15 years with Bankers Trust Company in international banking and credit policy, leaving Bankers Trust as Group Vice President. He then worked with Chrysler Capital as National Marketing Manager for Corporate Finance.
Ron was strongly devoted to education and decided to leave the corporate world and become a professor of Finance at Norwalk Community College in 1994, where he continued to teach for 20 years. He was the past Chair of the NCC Business Department, Dean of Administration, and Director and Finance Committee Member, but his true calling remained teaching, and his students were always one of his top priorities. One student commented, “He could fix the economy if someone asked him to”… and another was quoted saying, “He is the zen master of finance.”
Outside of teaching, Ron loved Penn State football and was a fervent fan. He also enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Beyond his work and his hobbies, Ron loved his family and loved spending time with them. He is survived by his three children; his daughter Roni Widmer and her husband Mike, of Fairfield, his son Jason Bealer of Stamford, and his daughter Meagan Bealer of Old Greenwich, as well as two grandchildren, Blake and Devenny Widmer, of Fairfield. He is also survived by his loving mother, Jean Zaccardo, of St. Petersburg, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Norwalk Community College Foundation, 188 Richards Avenue, Room E311, Norwalk, CT 06854-1655. Calling hours will be on Thursday, February 20 from 6-8pm at Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in the Fairfield Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Bealer
October 28, 2020
Love you so much, Dad. Missing you all the time.
Luther Fritzinger jr
March 10, 2014
R.I.P Cousin
Jeff Hirsch
March 2, 2014
Dear Roni, Jason, Megan, Blake, and Devenny, I was greatly saddened by the news of Ron's passing. He was a very special cousin to me, and I will miss him. I hope that memories of the good times will help you in this time of sorrow. My sympathy and love to all of you.
Lynn Dennis
February 24, 2014
So sad to learn of Ron's passing. He was a joy to with, warm smile and sense of humor. A wonderful educator and professional. Ron will be sorely missed from NCC...Lynn Dennis, former Exec. Assistant to Presidents Schwab and Levinson.
Penny Doyle, class of '65
February 24, 2014
Very sad to learn of his passing. I went to junior and senior high school with him and he was a kind and sweet boy, and I imagine he grew up to be that kind of man. My condolences to the whole family.
Molly McCormick
February 24, 2014
Roni, Jason and all the family - I just attended the Greenwich Reunion on Saturday and Suzi Smith mentioned this to me. I was surprised and saddened for your family. Thinking of you all with love. We have memories going way back.
February 22, 2014
Ron, we never had that drink! You would have had no way of knowing, but seeing you in a navy blue business suit for so many meetings and so many years, always created in me the feeling that I was in an excellent, professional environment, and that dialogue coming from your direction would be spare, focused and solid. You had my respect, and the respect of everyone around you. Someone else said it best:"If anyone could have assumed the mantle of John Herr, it was Ron." You were a reference point for anyone wanting to see a total professional, and an elegant colleage, in action. You take with you the respect and affection of all who knew you, and we are mourning the loss of your presence here. You will be greatly, and I dare say, forever missed. You taught a lot by example, and we will be something 'less' without you, Ron. You've left us much too soon, but, in your spare way, with so little information and no notice at all, perhaps in the way you would have intended. I will miss what you brought to your professional life here and to your colleagues. I count myself extremely lucky to have known you, and will remember you whenever I think of NCC, today, tomorrow and in the future. God see you safely on......Mary Frances Carnmell
February 21, 2014
Roni, Jason, and family,
I graduated high school with your dad and was so sorry to hear about his passing. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Higgins Joyce
Anita B. Schmidt
February 20, 2014
As the former Director of Human Resources, I believe I conducted Ron's orientation to NCC when he was hired. Will miss seeing him in the hallways.
February 20, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please bcomforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
madeline barillo
February 20, 2014
Ron was an esteemed colleague at Norwalk Community College and a real gentleman. He will be truly missed.
February 20, 2014
To Jean and Family
I am truly sorry for your loss of a devoted Son and Father. May ,you find the strength in each other during this trying time. My sympathies goes out to each of you.
Ed Gratz
Arleene Ferko
February 20, 2014
Jason and Meagan, My sympathy and prayers are with you at this time of great loss.
Jenn Deery
February 20, 2014
Roni,I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy deArmas
February 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Ron's family. I have know Ron at NCC for about 20 years. He was well fabulous professor and well respected. Certainly a loss at NCC.
Jeff Waggaman
February 20, 2014
Jean, Roni, Jason and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeff Waggaman
February 19, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2,
Debbie Swanson-Scranton
February 19, 2014
I was saddened at the loss of a Greenwich High School classmate. His life was certainly an inspiration, and hopefully fullfilled in his allotted time, cut too short.
Cindy Tamburri
February 19, 2014
Ron was always very nice to me. I will remember his generosity, his smile and his great sense of humor.
Joan Alton
February 19, 2014
Dear Jean, Roni, Jason, Megan, Blake, and Devenny,
Don and I are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Joanie and Uncle Don
Nancy Doyle
February 19, 2014
Ron was a great asset to NCC & the Foundation...it was a privilege to have worked with him. My sincere sympathies to his family.
February 19, 2014
My sincere sympathy to Ron's family. Ron was a gentleman; he will be missed.
Desiree Stephens
February 19, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Peter O'Hara
February 19, 2014
Ron was a true gentleman and scholar and a great asset to the NCC Foundation Board, especially advising on managing the investment of the Foundation endowment. My sincere sympathy to Ron's family.
February 19, 2014
Dear Roni and family,
We were very sorry to hear the news. Thinking of you at this sad time.
With love,
Mary, Curtis, and Grace
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
February 19, 2014
Offering our sympathies at this time.
Judith Jones
February 18, 2014
My heart goes out to the family of Ron-O (that is what I called him). Ron and I spent 10 years together as office mates in NCC's Business Department; he was always so kind to Letitia and I.
Ron-O, I'm sorry we didn't get to have that lunch in November. We will have to save it until I meet you in heaven.
Projo
Deborah Edwards
February 18, 2014
4C's member
Jennifer Osinowo
February 18, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Linda Salzman
February 17, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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