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Ronald George Kapolnek
June 12, 1958 ~ April 24, 2017 (age 58) 58 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Paul Ross
May 6, 2017 1:29 PM
Ron, you are a friend, coach, mentor and just a great guy. You helped so many people; but I am particularly proud of the company you helped found that is Edrington Americas. A culture of giving-back that you drove so hard. People going the extra mile because they want to, not because they are told to. It says so much about how you lived your life. Tough on the delivery, but with a sense of humour, integrity and above all caring for others. Jean - Sally and my thoughts are with you and your family. The world is smaller without Ron keeping us in check!
Message from Rich Reese
May 6, 2017 11:45 AM
Ron, you and Mike Donohoe were my go to guys, you were the best.
Message from Mary Vartabedian
May 5, 2017 3:26 PM
Dear Jean and all your Family
Sending our love and heartfelt sympathy . What a great life Ron and all of you have with such closeness and love of each other. Truly an inspiration and example how family should be. No words can express how truly sorry we are, so we hope, soon your Memories and Pictures will fill the loss of a your beloved Husband,Father,Son,Grandfather,Uncle,Son....And Friend to so many.
Love The Vartabedian Family
Sending our love and heartfelt sympathy . What a great life Ron and all of you have with such closeness and love of each other. Truly an inspiration and example how family should be. No words can express how truly sorry we are, so we hope, soon your Memories and Pictures will fill the loss of a your beloved Husband,Father,Son,Grandfather,Uncle,Son....And Friend to so many.
Love The Vartabedian Family
Message from Craig Davidson
May 4, 2017 11:40 AM
Ron made me laugh and inspired me to be a better person. I am trying not to be too sad at this time as Ron would always want us to get the most out of life and was someone who brought positive energy into a room and had absolute integrity. I love the photo on his memorial page as this is how I will remember him, always smiling with that spark of lets do something crazy in his eyes ! Ron and Jean mean a lot to me and so I will reach out to the family in a few months to see how you are all doing. Take care all and live life to the full.
Message from Sue & Joe Jarosh & Family
May 3, 2017 6:55 PM
We send our most sincere sympathy to the entire Kapolnek and Rountree family in the passing of Ron. We enjoyed getting to know your wonderful family over the years in Jacksonport. We shared your joy at finding your home and you've all brightened our lives. Ron was an exceptional person as is reflected in your wonderful family. His spirit lives on in your many memories. God Bless you all and when you see the footprints in the sand on your shore be reminded that He is carrying you all forward to be with Ron again in His time. Love and hugs to all. We're sorry we are not able to attend the service in Chicago but will be with you in spirit.
A candle was lit by Kay Hanna
on May 3, 2017 6:20 PM
Message from Geri Sampey
May 3, 2017 4:52 PM
My sympathy to the entire Kapolnek and Rountree family. I am so glad you have so much family support Jean. He left you much too young. But is there ever a good time. All my love and prayers are with you on a daily basis
A candle was lit by Sherri Massa
on May 2, 2017 6:38 PM
A candle was lit by Mary Henneman
on May 2, 2017 8:32 AM
A candle was lit by Roman and Brenda moss
on May 2, 2017 3:14 AM
Message from Betsy mcmanaman
May 1, 2017 8:59 PM
Ron has shown us all how to enjoy each day and how it can be done with integrity! I am lucky to have shared his love of life!
A candle was lit by Betsy and Bill
on May 1, 2017 8:57 PM
A candle was lit by Stephanie Kapolnek
on May 1, 2017 4:35 PM
Message from Adam and Kelly Bley
May 1, 2017 11:31 AM
To Ron's family, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing Ron. He was such a kind man. We have many memorable conversations with him. I always loved how he had the Cubs and Black Hawk flags our in front of his house. Especially I am from the Chicago are now living in Door County. You are all in our prayers at this time.
A candle was lit by Shotsberger family
on April 30, 2017 7:41 PM
A candle was lit by Brian Neckermann
on April 28, 2017 2:55 PM
Message from MaryAnn Pisani of MHW Ltd
April 28, 2017 10:55 AM
To all of Ron's family,
I was fortunate to work with Ron for 2 & 1/2 years while he was with Edrington in NY. Ron was great to work with and a fountain of knowledge, I learned a great deal from him. More importantly he was a really good person, a family man and a gentleman. We met when we were both turning as Ron put it "double nickels" and had very similar families and we often spoke to each other about them. The pride and love he exuded when he spoke of all his children was so heart warming. Also the love he obviously had for Jean and how much he enjoyed exploring the Big Apple with her, I loved hearing about the weekends in NYC! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him but more importantly to have had the opportunity to know such a genuinely good man. He will be sorely missed! My deepest sympathy to all of you.
I was fortunate to work with Ron for 2 & 1/2 years while he was with Edrington in NY. Ron was great to work with and a fountain of knowledge, I learned a great deal from him. More importantly he was a really good person, a family man and a gentleman. We met when we were both turning as Ron put it "double nickels" and had very similar families and we often spoke to each other about them. The pride and love he exuded when he spoke of all his children was so heart warming. Also the love he obviously had for Jean and how much he enjoyed exploring the Big Apple with her, I loved hearing about the weekends in NYC! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him but more importantly to have had the opportunity to know such a genuinely good man. He will be sorely missed! My deepest sympathy to all of you.
A candle was lit by Julie Sukowatey
on April 28, 2017 7:55 AM
Message from Julie Sukowatey
April 28, 2017 7:54 AM
To all of Ron's family. I had the joy of working with Ron at Badger Liquor. He was indeed a special person. He touched many lives here at Badger and will truly be missed. He brought a little sunshine into everyone's lives. My deepest sympathy.
Message from Eva Barrie
April 28, 2017 6:52 AM
Dear Jean and all,
You have my deepest sympathies in your loss. Ron called me earlier this year and sounded great. My regret is that I had not reached out to see him and the family before he passed. He will always be remembered to me as a very kind and loving person. It was great to "grow up" with him at the store and get to know the whole family. He was a kind soul. Again sympathies to you all and hope to see you soon.
You have my deepest sympathies in your loss. Ron called me earlier this year and sounded great. My regret is that I had not reached out to see him and the family before he passed. He will always be remembered to me as a very kind and loving person. It was great to "grow up" with him at the store and get to know the whole family. He was a kind soul. Again sympathies to you all and hope to see you soon.
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