Ronald Tozer

Tozer, Ronald WEDOWEE, Ala. Ronald "Ron" George Tozer, a former longtime resident of the Westerlo, N.Y. area, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at his home in Wedowee. Born in Catskill, N.Y., August 18, 1945, he was the son of the late George and Margaretta (Peg) Britton Tozer of Dormans-ville. Ron had recently fulfilled his dream to live in the warm climate of the South. He graduated from Greenville Central School and had established a successful custom blueprint business in his home, which he had relocated to Ala. He also previously worked for GNH Lumber in Norton Hill, N.Y. and trained dogs professionally in the Fort Lauderdale, Fla. area for several years. Ron's hobbies included antique automobiles and motorcycles, and his knowledge of these was unsurpassed. He enjoyed fishing, nature and wild animals, especially wolves, birds of prey and big cats. He also admired Native Americans and their culture. Ron is survived by his brothers, Roland Gilbert Tozer (Janet Studnicki) of Dormansville; a niece, Rebecca Lynn (Marc) Tozer Machlovitz of Phillipsburg, N.J.; dear cousins, Robert (Marie) Brodner of Rochester, N.Y., Candice (David) Beardsley of Greece, N.Y., Bradley (Demaris) Brodner of Ontario, N.Y., James (Glenda) Tozer, Lithia, Fla., Jack (Carol) Tozer, Millville, N.J., Carl Sr. (Butch) (Sharon) Tozer, Millville; and his longtime companion, Gail (Gere) Maugere of Port Saint Lucie, Fla. At Ron's request, there will be no services. Contributions in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or to Wiregrass Hospice, 1825 Day Street, Oxford, AL 26203 or to the charity of your choice.