Ron was born June 17, 1934 in Bismarck, ND to Clarence and Adeline (Nielson) Kesselring; he passed away November 21, 2016 in Bellingham, WA. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Frances in 2003; son: Brad in 2009. Ron is survived by his wife: Karen; children: Don (Judy), Jerry (Bev), Keith (Mary); siblings: Karen (Art); grandchildren: Colt, Quinn, Reilley, Ian; brothers-in-law: Bub and Gordy Beck; sister-in-law: Evelyn Synczyszyn; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside Service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016, 11:00 AM at Hawthorne Memorial Park followed by a Celebration of Ron's life, 12:00 PM at the Skagit Golf and Country Club. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Ron's name to American Parkinson's Disease Association at apdaparkinson.org, Bellingham Gun Club 940 W Larson Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 , Plantation Rifle Range 5102 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98226 or TeachBeyond at give.teachbeyond.org.