Ron passed quietly on Monday September 12, 2016 at 6:28PM after a valiant struggle at the Veterans Hospital in Wilmington, DE the age of 80. Ron was comforted by his immediate family as he began his final journey home.
Ron was born on March 24, 1936 in Minot, N.D. to the late Einar Axel and Gladys (Wall) Alm. Ron served in the United States Navy and received an Honorable Discharge after proudly serving his country. After leaving the Navy, Ron started his civilian life on the West Coast first in Seattle, then in San Francisco before making his way to the East Coast and eventually settling in Delaware. Ron was an avid reader and after his retirement he would read up to three books a week, and not the short ones. He also enjoyed rooting for the New York Yankees. Rest assured if the Yankees were televised Ron was watching. He was a quiet man and although not often spoken aloud he loved his entire family.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Donna (nee Alm) Victor.
Ron is survived by; his wife, Mary Ann Alm (nee Ciarlo); his children Gary Alm (Michele); Gina Alm-Myers (James); Carmen Portnoy (Steven); Keith Alm (Helen); Bruce Alm; Cheryl Zelaya (Manuel); and his many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Mansell (Dudley) and many loving, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of Ron’s caregivers at the Delaware Veterans Hospital. The family also would like to acknowledge family and friends who have provided their support through this difficult time.
Relatives and friends may call at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805, on Friday, Sept 16 from 5:00-7:30 pm. A funeral service will take place at 7:30pm. A private burial will take place at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks contributions to be made in Ron’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.
Krienen-Griffith
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