Ronald Edward Center
June 17, 1956 - May 31, 2020
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Ronald Edward Center
June 17, 1956 - May 31, 2020
Obituary
Ronald Center was born in Akron, OH on June 17, 1956. He was one of five children born unto Ted and Frances Center. The family settled in Wixom, MI, where Ron would graduate from high school. Having always been an independent spirit; determined and valiant, and following in his father’s footsteps, Ron enlisted in the United States Navy. For over 35 years, he would serve his country, while traveling the globe, embracing other cultures; always ready to share his Midwestern ideals of friendship and family. During that time, he married, started a family of his own, and rose to the rank of Commander in the USN. Upon retiring aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Ron went on to earn his Masters Degree from Columbia College, and then became a Manager with the Boeing Company. Ron was admired not only for his extraordinary accomplishments, but for his adventurousness, his quick wittedness, his big heart (especially for dogs), and his integrity. Ron was truly a shining example of what it means to be an honorable man. His time with us on Earth came to an end on May 31, 2020 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. His eldest daughter held his hand as he took his last breath. Ron is survived by his father, Ted; his daughters, Cynthia and Kate; grandson, Kaiden; former spouse, Nobuko; son-in-law, Joshua; many extended family and close friends to whom his loss is immeasurable, and who will forever be thankful for his presence; his guidance; his support; his example; his smile. Fair winds and following seas sir.
14 responses to Ronald Edward Center
jeff maneval says:
June 5, 2020
So sorry for all the pain you and your family are in right now Cynthia. I recently lost my father and I know the hurt you are feeling. A beautiful snapshot of Ron’s life you present us. I hope to see you guys soon and pray that the pain subsides allowing you to appreciate Ron’s life and the good times you all had together. I’m sad I never had the opportunity to meet him. I bet he had some incredible stories.
Lori says:
June 5, 2020
Our condolences to you Cynthia, Joshua and Kaiden. This is a beautifully written story of an incredible man.
Simon Hernandez says:
June 6, 2020
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our great friend Ron Center may you rest in peace, my wife Launita, which passed a year ago on May 3rd will be chatting with you up there in haven about compliance management. God bless you and your whole family
Brian O’Kelley says:
June 6, 2020
Please accept our sincere condolences. Ron was a good boss, and a fine American.
Duff Goodsell BMC(Ret) says:
June 6, 2020
In deepest sympathy for your loss and our loss of another shipmate. Condolences to you and the family and May he Rest In Peace.