Ronald Duane Wimbish's Obituary
Ronald Wimbish, age 79, born October 24, 1942 in Kentucky, died on September 9 2022 after a long battle with leukemia.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Petra, his stepson John (Sandy) Shores of Carlisle, PA, his stepson Bryan (Jill) Shores of Annapolis, MD, grandchildren Bryan & Katie Shores of Annapolis, as well as his sister Carol Phillips of Salisbury, MD and stepmother Marie Wimbish of Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his father Raymond, his mother Nellie, and sisters Patricia and Janice.
Ron loved family more than anything. In 1984 he married Petra, who had sons John and Bryan. He took them in as his own and played an integral part in their adulthood. Ron was an amazing Pop-Pop who loved his grandchildren to the ends of the earth. He truly enjoyed watching them grow into young adults.
Ron was extremely proud to be an American and he served our country through the Army and reserves. He loved life and loved his family deeply. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Lasting Tributes Funeral Care located at 814 Bestgate Road in Annapolis. A memorial gathering will begin at 5:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 6:00 pm.
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