William Ronald Robertson

1946 - 2022

William Ronald Robertson

William Ronald Robertson, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022.

He was born on September 12, 1946 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Frank and Foye (Risner) Robertson. As a young child he moved to Toledo, Ohio. He was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and The University of Toledo. He married his wife, Nancie, on February 26, 1971. Ron and Nancie moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 2001.

Ron was a loving and giving husband, grandfather and brother. He was dedicated to his sons and also the sports that they chose to participate in, which were football, baseball and hockey. He coached them in football and baseball and then continued as the head coach for the Meadowvale Eagles Football for 30 years. After the move to Louisville, he continued to coach another 11 years commuting to Toledo from August-November. He devoted himself to the youth in our community and his family is proud of his devotion to the many players, cheerleaders, coaches and the program. He was a great fan of The University of Toledo Rockets Football and the Louisville Cardinals Football and Basketball programs.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Nancie of 51 years; sons, Derek (Sarah) of Cincinnati and Keith (Gabrielle) of Louisville; his sisters, Linda (Francis) Smith, Sue (Paul) Maclam, Tricia (DeWain) Emerick and Lisa (Joe) Meszaros. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Luke, Maya, Braden and Owen. Surviving also are brother-in-laws, Dean (Kathy) Adams, Carl Krueger; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Darlene Krueger.

Ron had requested cremation and no funeral services, with his ashes spread over his two favorite spots at a later date. A private celebration of his life will take place on October 8, 2022.

Donations can be made in Ron's name to the Kentucky Humane Society or Hosparus of Louisville.

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