In Memory

Ronnie Kimmell

Ronnie Kimmell

                       Ronnie Kimmell

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronnie Kimmell announces his passing on Jan. 20, 2020 at the age of 72. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Sheila; his daughters, Sherry (Zane) Odegard and Stacy (Kevin) Pitts; and his father Jim. Ron will also be fondly remembered by his four grandsons, Trevor, Alex, Isaak and Jakob; by his brothers Greg (Carla) Kimmell and Rodney (Carol) Kimmell; and by his sister Karen Kimmell. Ron was predeceased by his son Ricky, daughter Lisa, brothers Bobby and Brian, and mother Rose.

Born in Oregon, Ron spent most of his years in Montana before relocating to Colorado in 1989. Ron proudly served in the Marine Corps before settling into a career surrounding real estate, including building, appraising and more. As he transitioned into semi-retirement he enjoyed building, remodeling, and working on cars with his dear friends Alan, Rob and Larry, as well as with other family members. He was honor bound to uphold his Semper Fi pledge, always faithful and always loyal, in all aspects of his life. Ron will always be best remembered for having a strong personal and work ethic, driven by an unwavering moral compass, and doing the right thing in all of his endeavors.

Ron was eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support he and our family received from the communities surrounding Billings, Montana and Casper, Wyoming, in the loss of his daughter, Lisa Marie Kimmell. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the Lisa Marie Kimmell Scholarship fund at: UNC (University of Northern CO) Foundation, Acct# 1524 (Victims of Violent Crime Memorial Scholarship) in honor of Ron Kimmell. Mail to: Judy Farr Center- UNC, 20 Reservoir Road, Greeley, CO 80631.   

[For the backstory on how and why this Scholarship Fund came about, see the following article from the Greeley Colorado Tribune, November 4, 2009. It is both a heart wrenching and heart warming story:  https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/relatives-on-opposite-sides-of-kimmell-murder-case-share-odd/article_d227b99c-c9ce-11de-932e-001cc4c002e0.html  ~Tom Kirk]

Ron chose to donate his body to science to advance medical research and training to benefit the future generations that follow him. He did not want to have a funeral or memorial service, instead knowing that each and every one of you will remember him in the way that he touched your lives. Semper Fi, may God Bless and goodnight dear friends.