Name: ARMSTRONG, RONALD EARL
Rank & Branch: A1C US AIR FORCE
Dr. Ronald E. Armstrong of Gansevoort, NY, the son of Earl and Anna Marie Armstrong. He graduated from Memorial Catholic High School and then enlisted into the Air Force. He was first stationed on Imo Jima and then transfer to the Air Force base in Plattsburg New York. While serving in Plattsburg he enrolled into the Bachelor of Science program at the State University of Plattsburgh. He went on to serve his four years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged. While earning his Bachelor of Science he met his soon to be wife, June Baker. They both graduated with teaching degrees, were married on June 16, 1961, and settled in the Village of South Glens Falls. Ron continued his higher education receiving his master's degree in Earth Science from Indiana University and later the University Certificate of Advance Study and Doctorate degree from SUNY Albany.
He taught Earth Science at South GlensFalls High School for 30 years, where he served as Department Head for five years. He was honored with the South High "Teacher of the Year" award on numerous occasions and was inducted into the Bulldog Hall of Fame. Ron was also honored by his peers with the "Teacher of themYear" award from the National Earth Science Teacher Association. He was an adjunct lecturer at SUNY Albany where he taught undergraduate and graduate classes. Ron served as curriculum writer and consultant for the State Education Department, the Capital District Regional Planning Center, BOCES and numerous school districts in New York and Vermont. He was also published in the Journal of Geological Education. Ron was also a visiting professor at Ohio State, SUNY Albany and SUNY Plattsburg.
Ron was very involved in community service as well. He served five years as the chairman of the Town of
Monroe Narcotic Guidance Counsel and was instrumental in the planning and opening of the Moreau Community Center. Ron also served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael the Archangel church for over 20 years.
Ron and June were both long standing members of the South Glens Falls School District and spent most
vacations and summers camping with their kids and many teacher friends. He and June traveled extensively during their retirement years. Destinations included but were not limited to Portugal, Italy, and the United Kingdom. They spent their winters in Venice Florida.
He is survived by three children...; four grandchildren...; a great granddaughter...; a brother...; . Besides his parents, Ron is predeceased by his wife of 58 years.
*M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home
Rank & Branch: A1C US AIR FORCE
Dr. Ronald E. Armstrong of Gansevoort, NY, the son of Earl and Anna Marie Armstrong. He graduated from Memorial Catholic High School and then enlisted into the Air Force. He was first stationed on Imo Jima and then transfer to the Air Force base in Plattsburg New York. While serving in Plattsburg he enrolled into the Bachelor of Science program at the State University of Plattsburgh. He went on to serve his four years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged. While earning his Bachelor of Science he met his soon to be wife, June Baker. They both graduated with teaching degrees, were married on June 16, 1961, and settled in the Village of South Glens Falls. Ron continued his higher education receiving his master's degree in Earth Science from Indiana University and later the University Certificate of Advance Study and Doctorate degree from SUNY Albany.
He taught Earth Science at South GlensFalls High School for 30 years, where he served as Department Head for five years. He was honored with the South High "Teacher of the Year" award on numerous occasions and was inducted into the Bulldog Hall of Fame. Ron was also honored by his peers with the "Teacher of themYear" award from the National Earth Science Teacher Association. He was an adjunct lecturer at SUNY Albany where he taught undergraduate and graduate classes. Ron served as curriculum writer and consultant for the State Education Department, the Capital District Regional Planning Center, BOCES and numerous school districts in New York and Vermont. He was also published in the Journal of Geological Education. Ron was also a visiting professor at Ohio State, SUNY Albany and SUNY Plattsburg.
Ron was very involved in community service as well. He served five years as the chairman of the Town of
Monroe Narcotic Guidance Counsel and was instrumental in the planning and opening of the Moreau Community Center. Ron also served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael the Archangel church for over 20 years.
Ron and June were both long standing members of the South Glens Falls School District and spent most
vacations and summers camping with their kids and many teacher friends. He and June traveled extensively during their retirement years. Destinations included but were not limited to Portugal, Italy, and the United Kingdom. They spent their winters in Venice Florida.
He is survived by three children...; four grandchildren...; a great granddaughter...; a brother...; . Besides his parents, Ron is predeceased by his wife of 58 years.
*M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home
Name: ARMSTRONG, RONALD EARL
Rank & Branch: A1C US AIR FORCE
Dr. Ronald E. Armstrong of Gansevoort, NY, the son of Earl and Anna Marie Armstrong. He graduated from Memorial Catholic High School and then enlisted into the Air Force. He was first stationed on Imo Jima and then transfer to the Air Force base in Plattsburg New York. While serving in Plattsburg he enrolled into the Bachelor of Science program at the State University of Plattsburgh. He went on to serve his four years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged. While earning his Bachelor of Science he met his soon to be wife, June Baker. They both graduated with teaching degrees, were married on June 16, 1961, and settled in the Village of South Glens Falls. Ron continued his higher education receiving his master's degree in Earth Science from Indiana University and later the University Certificate of Advance Study and Doctorate degree from SUNY Albany.
He taught Earth Science at South GlensFalls High School for 30 years, where he served as Department Head for five years. He was honored with the South High "Teacher of the Year" award on numerous occasions and was inducted into the Bulldog Hall of Fame. Ron was also honored by his peers with the "Teacher of themYear" award from the National Earth Science Teacher Association. He was an adjunct lecturer at SUNY Albany where he taught undergraduate and graduate classes. Ron served as curriculum writer and consultant for the State Education Department, the Capital District Regional Planning Center, BOCES and numerous school districts in New York and Vermont. He was also published in the Journal of Geological Education. Ron was also a visiting professor at Ohio State, SUNY Albany and SUNY Plattsburg.
Ron was very involved in community service as well. He served five years as the chairman of the Town of
Monroe Narcotic Guidance Counsel and was instrumental in the planning and opening of the Moreau Community Center. Ron also served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael the Archangel church for over 20 years.
Ron and June were both long standing members of the South Glens Falls School District and spent most
vacations and summers camping with their kids and many teacher friends. He and June traveled extensively during their retirement years. Destinations included but were not limited to Portugal, Italy, and the United Kingdom. They spent their winters in Venice Florida.
He is survived by three children...; four grandchildren...; a great granddaughter...; a brother...; . Besides his parents, Ron is predeceased by his wife of 58 years.
*M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home
Rank & Branch: A1C US AIR FORCE
Dr. Ronald E. Armstrong of Gansevoort, NY, the son of Earl and Anna Marie Armstrong. He graduated from Memorial Catholic High School and then enlisted into the Air Force. He was first stationed on Imo Jima and then transfer to the Air Force base in Plattsburg New York. While serving in Plattsburg he enrolled into the Bachelor of Science program at the State University of Plattsburgh. He went on to serve his four years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged. While earning his Bachelor of Science he met his soon to be wife, June Baker. They both graduated with teaching degrees, were married on June 16, 1961, and settled in the Village of South Glens Falls. Ron continued his higher education receiving his master's degree in Earth Science from Indiana University and later the University Certificate of Advance Study and Doctorate degree from SUNY Albany.
He taught Earth Science at South GlensFalls High School for 30 years, where he served as Department Head for five years. He was honored with the South High "Teacher of the Year" award on numerous occasions and was inducted into the Bulldog Hall of Fame. Ron was also honored by his peers with the "Teacher of themYear" award from the National Earth Science Teacher Association. He was an adjunct lecturer at SUNY Albany where he taught undergraduate and graduate classes. Ron served as curriculum writer and consultant for the State Education Department, the Capital District Regional Planning Center, BOCES and numerous school districts in New York and Vermont. He was also published in the Journal of Geological Education. Ron was also a visiting professor at Ohio State, SUNY Albany and SUNY Plattsburg.
Ron was very involved in community service as well. He served five years as the chairman of the Town of
Monroe Narcotic Guidance Counsel and was instrumental in the planning and opening of the Moreau Community Center. Ron also served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael the Archangel church for over 20 years.
Ron and June were both long standing members of the South Glens Falls School District and spent most
vacations and summers camping with their kids and many teacher friends. He and June traveled extensively during their retirement years. Destinations included but were not limited to Portugal, Italy, and the United Kingdom. They spent their winters in Venice Florida.
He is survived by three children...; four grandchildren...; a great granddaughter...; a brother...; . Besides his parents, Ron is predeceased by his wife of 58 years.
*M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home
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