Ronald is survived by his wife of 51 years, Darnise "Dee Dee" Wallace; his daughter, Tammy (Kent) and son, Rob; along with his cherished grandchildren, Robert Jr., Austin, KK, Wyatt, Colton, and Delaney. He also leaves behind a father-in-law (Harold), several brother-in-laws (Harold, Joe, Rick, and Ray) and sister-in-laws (Gayle, Linda, Jeannette, and Darlene), many nieces and nephews, and numerous other family members and friends whom will all miss his goofy humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Naomi and Donald Wallace, his siblings, Joyce, Joan, Donald, Billy, and Charlotte. As well as his mother-in-law, Juanita and many other family and friends who have been lost over the years.
Ronald proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War, an experience that defined much of his character and values. After returning from his service, he embarked on a long career in the automotive industry, dedicating over 30 years to Chevrolet as a front-end mechanic and service writer. His colleagues remember him as a friend who brought light-heartedness and dedication to his work.
Upon retirement, Ronald found a perfect match for his hobbies at a local train store, where he continued to work, sharing his passion for trains. He was an avid model train collector and included trains in many family vacations, sharing his love of railroading with his loved ones.
Visitation will be held at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home in Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday, April 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place the following day, Monday, April 29, at 11:00 a.m., with interment to follow at Burtonsville Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Ronald’s memory to the American Legion or the Strausburg Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Ronald’s legacy of humor, patriotism, and his passion for trains will forever be cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.
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A visitation for Ronald will be held Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904. A funeral service will occur Monday, April 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 11800 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904. A committal service will occur Monday, April 29, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Union Cemetery, Spencerville Rd, Burtonsville, MD 20866.
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