Ronald G. Gray, 89

Deerwood – Ronald Gordon Gray, age 89, of Bay Lake Township died on Dec. 10, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 4, 1932 in Brainerd, to Gordon and Gladys (Peddycoart) Gray. Ron graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1950. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. Serving on the U.S.S. New Jersey and U.S.S. Des Moines. He married Florence “Bev” Maghan on Sept. 12, 1958. He earned his BS Degree from St. Cloud State University and his Masters in Music Education from the University of Idaho. Ron served the school districts of Silver Bay; Plum City, Wisconsin; Ashland, Wisconsin and Blue Earth, teaching music, coaching tennis and golf. His career spanned 33 years. Some of Ron’s interests include hunting, fishing, playing tennis, basketball and golf.

Ron is survived by his wife, Bev; three sons, Russell (Kathy) Gray, of Augusta, Georgia, Clare (Patsy) Gray, of Hickory, North Carolina and Darian (Jeanine) Gray, of Savage; one brother, Milo (Arlue) Gray, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin; and four grandchildren.

Preceding Ron in death are his parents, Gordon and Gladys Gray.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at the Deerwood Baptist Church in Deerwood. Burial was at the Bay Lake Township Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.