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Ronald Lee Antes
<p>Friday, December 18, 2020, Ronald Lee Antes, loving husband and father passed away at his home in Payson, AZ. at the age of 73.</p> <p>Ron was born on January 26, 1947 in Lancaster, PA. to Gilbert and Elizabeth Antes. He was a well known member of the animal health pharmaceutical business enjoying a career spanning four decades. Ron retired from active sales in 2016, but remained in contact with many in the industry for years after.</p> <p>Ron was married to his "Sweetie Pie", Earlene, on October 23, 1993. They enjoyed 27 love filled years together with traveling, frequenting casinos, and enjoying their adopted state of Arizona.</p> <p>Ron was always a joy to be around and would light up a room with his smile. He loved to laugh and will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He loved singing karaoke, especially crooning the tunes, "My Way" by Frank Sinatra and "Love Me Tender" by Elvis. If Ron wasn't singing, he could be heard whistling a tune. Boy, could that man whistle! He also loved golfing and playing cribbage. His children each have the fond memory of the first time they won a game against him. He would not let them win - they had to earn the win!</p> <p>Ron also was an excellent cook. He inherited his love of cooking from his mother, Betty, and passed that passion to his children. He was known for baking a wonderful "punkin (pumpkin) roll" to share with friends and family.</p> <p>Ron was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert, and his mother,Betty. In addition to his wife, Earlene, Ron is survived by his brother, Larry (Christine) Antes; his sister, Donna Murphy; two daughters, Melinda (Rocky) Carter and Andrea (Bert) Laaker; a son, Phillip (Regina) Antes; five grandchildren; and three great-grandsons; three step-daughters, Marlene, Penny, and Tina. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.</p> <p>A celebration of Ron's life will be held at an appropriate time (TBD) in 2021. In lieu of flowers, please make donations on his behalf to a charity that supports dementia / Alzheimer's research or to a Hospice facility in your area. Ron will be greatly missed and will be in the hearts of his family and friends forever.</p>January 26, 1947 - December 18, 202001/26/194712/18/2020
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