Ronald Richard Janssen
March 5, 1953 – December 6, 2020.
It is with deep sadness that we must share the passing of Ronald Richard Janssen, age 67, on December 6 2020.
Ron was a loving father to daughter, Erica Marie Janssen, brother to the late Kenneth Richard Janssen, son to late Loretta Ann (nee Virgo) Janssen and Richard Edward Janssen. Ron was a beloved cousin and dear friend to many.
Ron graduated from St. Laurence High School in 1971 and received his associate’s degree from Lewis University.
Ron spent his life spreading light with his incredible laugh and big heart.
He devoted his career to aircraft maintenance but he always boasted of his first job as a McDonald’s “fry guy” on Archer Avenue in Chicago.
He was a passionate game bird hunter and fisherman, woodworker, motorcycle enthusiast, and all around problem solver.
Ron loved music from a young age and always found his way back to playing his guitar.
Above all, fatherhood was most precious to him. He dedicated his life to his daughter, passing on his strength of will, sense of humor, patience as well as stubbornness. He will live on through the ones he loved.
Due to Covid, we will be holding a memorial at
a future date. Please share your photos of Ron and check for service
information at: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ronjanssenrecovery/guestbook.
“Even though missing you will hurt, we will always think of you with joy
because of the light you brought to our lives.”
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
You will be missed ..
Your love and devotion to our daughter will never be forgotten.
So sorry for you & your daughters loss.
Blessings, John & Cindy Young
Ron you were the oldest of my cousins and my favorite. You will be greatly missed.
My hero, my heart, my protector. I will miss him everyday.
I worked with Ron for over 15 years. He taught me so much. Some about aircraft maintenance but more about being a man of quiet faith, love of family, being a “stand-up guy” even when it’s not easy, a compassionate man who’d help anyone and a fun guy to be around. I laughed more with this guy…more than with any other guy I’ve met. I’m talking the laugh till you cry, snort, and can’t speak kind of laughter. I have shared enough stories about Ron with my kids, it’s like he was a part of our family. I will always remember and treasure the time spent with him.
This world feels kind of empty without him in it. But, God’s heavenly kingdom is a bit brighter. Until we mear again my friend…
Dear Erica & family,
May you find comfort in knowing you’re not alone during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories help you through this great loss. We will remember him forever and miss him truly! We pray your love for him will help ease your pain.
Sincerely, John & Cindy Young
I’m saddened to see you go Ronnie. I remember of days at St. Lawrence High and our doubling for the prom. Rest is peace good friend.
Ron was a great member of my fishing crew All our crew members and I will deeply miss Him
I went on many fishing trips with Ron
He was always willing to help others, fun to be around
He was a true friend and will be missed by all he knew
I met Ron at a hunting club six years ago and invited him into my small hunting group. We duck and goose hunted many times in the past years forming a good friendship. He always made me laugh and I always told him that’s why I kept him in the group. Nice shot Ron keep a seat for me in the duck blind I’ll catch up with you later. A true Duckaholic.
Erica, I only had a few hours with your dad on the day we listed his property here in Colorado, but they were memorable and fun. My prayers are for you to find peace and hold his memory close.
Ron will always be in all our hearts. He was such a wonderful person. Special, even-keeled, very smart and helpful, and a gentleman.
He’s going to be missed by many. How blessed were were to have had Ron cross our paths. He’s in a beautiful place.
If all would be like Ron, what a better world this would be, completely different.
He enjoyed life, very skilled at everything he did. Above all, an outstanding father, the best! Peace to you Ron and his family.
Jodi
So Sorry to see this! My Condolences! I met Ron when he rented a cottage near my lake up here in Michigan he was such a nice guy & I remember how much he loved telling fishing stories…, I ran across his name just now in my contacts & wondered what he had been up to and then saw his obit….. RiP