Ronald Lee Hollenbeck
Our beloved dad, Ronald “Ron” Lee Hollenbeck passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at the age of 83. Loving father of Kim Chandler-MacDonald (nee Hollenbeck) and Andy MacDonald; Dana Sieges (nee Hollenbeck) and Mike Sieges; caring friend to Diane Slattery (Hollenbeck); cherished grandfather to Colin (Hannah) Chandler, Luke Sieges, Emily Sieges, and Jake Sieges; great grandfather of Noa Chandler and Tatum Chandler; dear brother to the late Gerald Hollenbeck and dear brother-in-law to Barbara Hollenbeck; dear Uncle to Kevin (Nancy) Hollenbeck, Kara (Jeff) Williams, Loving son of the late Joseph and late Dorothy Hollenbeck (nee Rohrbacker) as well as Grand, Great Uncle, and cousins.
Ron grew up in North St. Louis and graduated from McBride High school in 1958. He enjoyed playing baseball, and always had a love for the St. Louis Cardinals. He served in the United States Army reserves for 6 years with his lifelong friend Leo Morrell. He was honorably discharged in November 1965. Ron became a salesman for Union Electric Company where he met Diane Lee Rohr. They were married in 1965 and resided in Oakville, MO. He attended Washington University School of Continuing Education and completed a Certificate in Business Administration in 1974. He was a highly successful sales leader and a mentor to many throughout his career.
Along with his wife Diane, Ron especially enjoyed spending time with his two daughters Kim and Dana creating many fond memories swimming, mini-golf, waterslides, go-carts, Silver Dollar City, horseback riding fish-fry’s at Table Rock Lake in Kimberling City near Branson, Missouri. An avid fisherman, Ron also enjoyed trout fishing with his brother Jerry and his family at Bennett Springs. He loved taking his daughters camping, fishing and boating with Tony and Terry and friends at Stockton Lake. Ron had two bird dogs, he enjoyed quail hunting with Gene Rohr, Ed Dammrich and Oscar Rohr. Kim and Dana loved going to Union Electric County Club while Ron and the family enjoyed playing sand volleyball. Ron also liked to bowl and was on a bowling league for many years. Known for his friendly, and social nature Ron was the exalted ruler for the Crestwood Elks Lodge. After a 35-year career with Union Electric, Ron retired at the age of 55. He continued to built his specialty advertising customers with dedication, professionalism and high standards after he retired and serviced them for more than 20 years. He also liked to tell jokes and make people laugh. He occasionally enjoyed a good cigar and hi-ball. His two daughters were the light of his life. He loved spending time with his family, attending and hearing about his grandchildren’s sports and activities.
He will be held forever in our hearts, so dearly. Service and family celebration of life to be announced later. In lieu of customary remembrances, with gratitude the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Alzheimer’s Association or planting a tree in honor of Ron’s love for the outdoors to save wildlife, prevent deforestation, create oxygen and clean the air at https://www.
We are so sorry for your incredible loss and keep you all in our prayers. We were so blessed to share our wonderful grandkids with Ron.
SUCH A NICE MAN.ALWAYS TELLING STORIESABOUT HIS GIRLS! I KNEW HE WAS A FIESTT GENTLMAN THE FIRST TIME WE EVER LAUGHED TOGETHER! WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. HUGS TO ALL.
Such a sweet message for a man who accomplished so much in his life and dearly loved his family . We will miss him – one more angel in heaven . 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss, I know he loved his girls, and he was a good Dad. May you find peace knowing he is not suffering anymore, and you took good care of him. God bless you and your family.
We are sorry for your loss. Always remember seeing him at the parties for the grandkids and how much he loved them. He truly will be missed so glad you have so many fond memories. Love you all, prayers for all.
Uncle Ron loved Kim, Dana and his family with all his heart. I will miss him, especially in the trout stream. I will always cherish the memories we had together as I cast a line, sip on a highball, maybe consider a cigar, and forever feel my Uncles love.
Your Dad loved you & Dana so much! All of the memories that were made with him throughout his life are beautiful reminders of that. His smile was unbeatable, the twinkle in his eyes forever etched in memories. My love to you, Dana and family over your loss. Bless you, sweet Ron❤️
Your Dad loved you & Dana so much! All of the memories that were made with him throughout his life are beautiful reminders of that. His smile was unbeatable, the twinkle in his eyes forever etched in memories. My love to you, Dana and family over your loss. Bless you, sweet Ron❤️
Ron was a friend & co-worker for several years at Union Electric. He was always ready to party & have a good time. Kim & Dana were the light of his life. I’m so sorry to hear that he has passed; you have my sincere condolences. May your happy memories with him comfort you.
Just want to say -the good ones leave us early in
life. I am so sorry to hear of your father’s leaving you girls,
he will be sadly missed.
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