He is preceded in death by both of his parents and a brother, Marshall Merwin.
Ronald proudly served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Upon returning from service he continued working for the Santa Fe Railroad while he obtained his BS degree in Accounting. He then joined Conoco Oil Co. where he worked for 29 years. He also served as a Board Member and Supervisory Committee Chairman of the Conoco Credit Union (Members Choice) for 18 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Gloria Merwin; children, Ronald E. Merwin, Jr. and wife Annette, Lisa Staggs and husband Danny, Marilyn Harris, Carolyn Kovar and husband Warren, Kristen Merwin, Catherine Schnaubelt and partner Priscilla McLeroy, Jennifer Jackson and Carla Neal and husband Mark. “Grandpa Ron” will be missed by his ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother, Donald Merwin and wife Donna; sister-in-law, Joyce Kolbe; along with numerous other loving family members and friends.
Donations may be made in Ronald’s name to the American Heart Association, 10060 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas 77054, 713-610-5000.
Family will receive guests on Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
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