Ronald Allen Opp
August 27th, 2019
OPP, Ronald
With sad hearts we announce the passing of Ronald Opp on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital after a brief fight with lung cancer at the age of 76 years. He was born to parents Elmer & Nettie Opp, on January 7, 1943 in Eckville, AB. Ron was with the Red Deer Fire Dept for 31 years retiring as Platoon Chief. Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife, Amanda; children, Sharon (Kent), Steve (Jen), Shanon (Jim) & Shane; six grandchildren, Justin, Kylie, Jordan, Cale, Kaetlyn, Carson; sister, Barb; cousin, Sandy and many pups. Ron was known for his love of baseball, hockey and football and was an avid fan of the Edmonton Oilers & Eskimos. Ron’s hockey career led him to having a tryout with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He enjoyed coaching his kids hockey and baseball teams.
A gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 11-2pm at the Red Deer Elks Club. Donations can be made to Red Deer Firefighters Children’s Charity.
Messages:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Amanda & family.
Our sincere sympathies to the entire Opp Family. Our thoughts are with you in your very sad time.2mhqkq
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ron. Our hearts with you all in this time of sorrow, Donna Larry St Germain
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. I will keep you in my prayers.
My deepest condolences to all in the Opp family, my thoughts are with you all right now. I have very special memories of Ron throughout the years.
Mandy, We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Barry and I so often think back to our summer when we were all so young and the wonderful times we had with you and Ron; and of course our shenanigans at City Hall. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Gail and Barry Long, Edmonton