SUNSET BEACH — Ronald Leo “Ron” Reopel, 81, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.
A son of the late Leo and Marion Lafond Reopel, Ron was born June 6, 1937, in Westfield, Massachusett. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1955, attended Trinity College until 1959 and received his master’s degree and CAGS and was working toward his doctorate at Westfield State University.
He proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard from 1959 to 1966. Ron was a dedicated teacher and coach for 30 years at Westfield High School. He taught at Trinity-Pawling Prep School in New York for three years. He was inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008.
He was camp director at Lake Delaware Boys Camp from 1962 to 1987 and served on the board of directors from 1987 to 2006, where he had a positive influence in the lives of many. He was also a longtime member of The Seatrail Men’s Golf Association.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brother, Robert; and sisters, Arline, Delores and Marion.
Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Jeanne; son, Paul D. Reopel of Suffield, Connecticut; daughter, Karen A. Reopel of Charlotte; sister, Janet Reopel of Kinston, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Tyler D. Reopel and Lindsey J. Reopel; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 30, at St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church, Shallotte, with a reception to follow. A memorial service will be held in Westfield, Massachusetts, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Ron’s name to Lake Delaware Boys Camp, 500 Lake Delaware Road, Delhi, NY 13753.
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