Ronald passed away April 4, 2010. Born March 23, 1939 to William Dupske and Celeste Aubuchon; dear father of William (Karen), who he thought the world of and loved very much, Michael, Steven and Karen; dear brother of Richard (Linda) and Raymond (Merry), his companion and best friend; loving uncle of Terri, Dawn, Kathy, Kim, Genni, Tom, Jay, Jim and Joe; Cousin to Richard Aubuchon and many others; dear grandfather of Alexandra, Anna and Amare.

Ron was past president of St. Sabina’s 49ers Men’s Club. He reached the rank of First Class in the Boy Scouts of America and served as assistant scoutmaster in Troop 829. He was inducted into the Order of the Arrow. One of his scouting highlights occured while his troop was a summer camp and he encouraged a new scout to try out for the 2 mile swimming merit badge, a requirement for Eagle Scout. The scout, a non-swimmer at the time, passed the requirement and achieved his merit badge. Ron was a past member of the Florissant Valley Jaycees and held many offices on both the local and the state level. He was honored with JCI Senator number 20663. He was involved with the Missouri Junior Miss Pageant and served as one of the host families for several years. He was a past member of the Florissant Valley Chamber of Commerce. He was also an avid and active member of the St. Louis Big Red Football Cardinals Quarterback Club. Ron loved camping and camped for many years at Meremac Valley Camp Resort and served on their Board of Directors. Among his many friends at Meremac were Norman and Louise, Mel and Rose, Rich, Terri and Faye, Joe and Gerri, Skip and Eileen and Ray and Stella.

Visitation at St. Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 3 to 7 PM. There will be a memorial service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 10 AM, 12345 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shriner’s Hospital appreciated.