Ronald Gene Roslansky, 83, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on August 2, 1936 in Lakefield, Minnesota. He graduated from Fairmont High School in MN in 1954. Ron served in the Air Force starting in 1954 and served in Africa and Germany. He retired from the Air Force in 1958 while stationed in Nebraska. Ron married Marlys Ann Gentz in 1958 in Lakefield, MN. He then went to Mankato State University and received his BS in 1961 in Math and Business. Ron spent most of his career working for NCR in main frame computer sales. He continued to advance within NCR, rising to Area Vice President in Chicago. Ron retired in 1997 and spent the rest of his years in Venice, Florida and Clear Lake, Indiana. He belonged to the Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice and was a member of the Friendly’s. Ron enjoyed volunteering with the Plantation Community Foundation, he loved playing golf, hunting, fishing, cribbage and his grandchildren. Ron and Marlys would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on December 28. Ron was preceded in death by his father Michael and his mother Laura (Roslansky) Hudson. He is survived by his wife Marlys; brothers Roger and Bill Roslansky; daughters, Lona (Roslansky) and Dr. John Pritchard and Lora (Roslansky) and Tony Eckrich; grandchildren, Chelsea (Pritchard) Sharpless and Marcus Sharpless, Nicholas Pritchard and Emerald (Eviston) Pritchard, Nathan Pritchard, Rachel Jolley and Kyle Jolley. Ron was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile and humor and his compassionate spirit. The family would like to thank Tom Kelley and his pilots for arranging for Ron to be home with his family and the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home staff for their kindness and care while Ron was there. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Senior Friendship Center-Venice, 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice, FL 34293 or the Plantation Community Foundation at 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice, FL 34293. The memorial service is at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 with calling one hour prior.
