Ron was born in Dearborn on November 15, 1946 to John and Rose (nee Roman) Wikentiew. He was raised in Detroit with his four siblings. After graduating from MacKenzie High School, Ron began his apprenticeship as a Die Maker at Fisher Body and Henry Ford Community College. Most notably by all is Ron's love of fishing and playing cards with family and friends. Ron's love of travel and adventure led family trips, first with his wife, daughter and son and later with his grandchildren.
Ron is survived by his wife, Hope; daughter, Tina (Fred) Dobson; son, Tim (Kathy) Wikentiew; sisters, Barbara (Rick) Sroka and Beth Boron; brother, Chuck (April) Wikentiew; and grandchildren, Derick (Lauren) Dobson, April Lubeck, John Wikentiew, Amanda Dobson, Charlotte Wikentiew, Maggie Dobson, Natalie Wikentiew, Jessica Wikentiew, and Connor Wikentiew.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, brother, John Wikentiew; and brother-in-law, Ron Boron.
Cremation services were private. Please share a memory or condolence with the family at Ron's online guest book.