Ron attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. During this time, at age 21, he contracted polio and dealt with it all his life. He was a CPA (certified public accountant) and had his own firm in Fremont for 20 years before a merger which created the Young, Shaw, Hull, & Navarrette, CPA's, in 1982, and now known as Shaw, Hull & Navarrette, CPA's.
Ron was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He was well known for his roses, and has received many awards, both locally and nationally, not only for growing roses, but also for his photographs of roses. Many of his pictures have appeared in national magazines and books.
On June 23, 1962, Ron was married in Salem Lutheran Church to Dorothy Bucklin. Dorothy preceded him in death on November 18, 2008.
Survivors: daughter Gina Shaw and her husband Evan Bergstrom of Montclair, New Jersey
2 granddaughters Annika Bergstrom-Shaw and Katia Bergstrom-Shaw
1 grandson Adrian Bergstrom-Shaw
twin sister LaVonna (Vonnie) True of Mason City, Iowa
brother Leonard and wife Connie Shaw of Fremont
The funeral service will be 11 AM Monday (April 1st) in Salem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Thomas. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to his church.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Sunday from 3 to 7 PM, and at the church Monday for an hour before the service.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(13)
Karen K Cates
Lincoln, NE Monday, April 1, 2013 Ron was a sweet man who was an awesome rose grower, great and quiet competitor and a talent that was endless. He will truly be missed. Now Dorothy can be beside that man she so dearly loved! In HIS name, God Bless. Doug & Karen CatesGregg Kupfer
Omaha, NE Monday, April 1, 2013 Mr. Shaw was my father John's accountant all of his life. I don't think I have ever heard of my father speak of anyone else in his life in such positive terms. I knew Mr. Shaw and greatly respected him for his attitude dispite his disability. I'm sure my brother Pud was there to welcome him into heaven. Gregg KupferTom and Rhonda True
Mason City, IA Sunday, March 31, 2013 Sending our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. We felt honored to become acquainted with your parents. Most Sincerely, Tom and Rhonda TrueDean and Lynn Larson
Fremont, NE Saturday, March 30, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. We enjoyed getting to know Ron over the past 2 years. He was a very special person and we will miss him.Dean and Lynn Larson
Colette Montgomery Willbanks
Liberty, MO Saturday, March 30, 2013 Gina,My heart goes out to you. Your father was a such great man, and I have so many wonderful memories of him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronald Donahue and Beverly
Boulder, CO Saturday, March 30, 2013 Ron was a great friend and we will all miss him. His successful struggles to overcome his handicaps were an inspiration to us all. His outstanding accomplishments as a Rosarian will be difficult to match.Clif & Marjorie Godfrey
Urbandale, IA Saturday, March 30, 2013 We were sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a great rosarian and we enjoyed his pictures in the ARS photo contests. I've judged many shows where his roses came out on top and know he will missed by the local society and the community. Our condolences and prayers are with you.Larry & Doris Meyer
Hazelwood, MO Friday, March 29, 2013 We are sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a great rose friend. I remember sitting and talking roses at every Central District Convention we were at -at he same time. he seemed to enjoy sitting and discussing things. He will surely be missed.Larry & Doris
Frances & Howard Laubenthal
Loganville, GA Friday, March 29, 2013 Hi Gina, So sorry to hear of Ron's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Amy Schaller
Fremont, NE Friday, March 29, 2013 My deepest sympathies to the family. He was an amazing man!Travis & Rosie Nelson
Scottsdale, AZ Friday, March 29, 2013 Gina-Sorry to hear about your father! Rosie and I will not be able to attend the service as we are in Arizona. Ron & Dorothy were great friends for over 50 years and we have great memories of our friendship.Delbert Hiemstra
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 28, 2013 Our deepest sympathy to the Shaw family.mary hendrickson
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 28, 2013 Jerry and I are saddened to learn of Ron's death. Gina, and family, please know that hearts and prayers are many are with you.mary and jerry hendrickson
Coronado, CA