Ron, 49, of Melba, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Lakewood, Colorado. He graduated from Northern Montana College in 1991 with a degrees and Health and Physical Education. Ron taught and coached in Havre, Montana, Idaho Falls, Idaho and Lakeview, Oregon.

In August of 2002 the family made one last move to Melba, Idaho. For the last 13 years Ron taught P.E. and Health and was the Head Jr. High and High School Wrestling Coach at Melba Jr./Sr. High School.

Ron had a passion for wrestling and through the years has been involved with the local club wrestling; a member of Western Idaho Wrestling Association and for seven years was a part of the USA Wrestling team Idaho coaching staff. He jumped at NIFC 88-91, 94, and 95.