Ronald Wisner Obituary

My heart cries for a wonderful man whose life was cut short. The memories of the Mike Hennessy cruise, the Spinning classes, comparing our back surgeries!--Ron you will be dearly missed. Jane may God give you a peace the surpasses any understanding. I cry with you as you face the future. Jane you have my love, prayers and hugs.

"The Voice" of the Spring 2007 SAS Voyage immediately rang in my head when I read the sad news of Ron's passing. It was amazingly clear and with it countless joyful memories came back to me. I will always smile thinking of Ron and the adventurous spirit that he and Jane shared with so many.

Rest in peace, Ron. Your voice carries on.

What a treat to have crossed paths with Ron's life. We shared countless meals across the world's oceans during Semester at Sea. We were enriched by his passion, joy and enthusiasm. Our lives have been inspired by his zest for life... We cherish special memories - paddling under the falls at Iguazu, Brazil and then back home again with the mini reunion 'gourmet picnic' lovingly prepared by Ron & Jane. What a team!
Jane, our hearts are with you... we cannot even fathom your loss.
Hugs & lots of love always,
Diana & Gary Whitney

A giant has fallen. No one embodied grace, peace, love, and light like Ron Wisner. The world is truly a better place for having his life grace it, and my life is richer for having his spirit inspire it.

Dean Ron, you will always be The Voice of the Semester at Sea Spring 2007 voyage. My condolences to Dean Ron's family, may it bring you comfort to realize his impact on people spans the globe.

Ron was such a great soul on our Semester at Sea, Spring '07 Voyage. He loved to laugh and smile and was always doing just that. He threw his joy into every task at hand (i.e. converting celsius into fahrenheit)and never failed to impress our ship family with his outrageous costumes (see photo). This picture is from our "pre-port" to Japan and as you can see he was happy to share his laughter. He will be greatly missed and I feel honored that I was able to voyage The World with him.

I am from Colorado and Ron and I learned we had that in common somewhere near South Africa on Semester at Sea Spring 2007. He was a wonderful man and his family is in my thoughts.

I can still here his voice in my head from Semester At Sea 07 reading off the announcements for the day. It saddens me to think that "The Voice" is no longer there but his memory will live on in our minds everytime we think of that voyage. My condolences to his family, he was an amazing man.

My Dearest Jane and cherished children and wee ones...
Ron was our spinning class hero..not many things could get me up eagerly or anyother way to be ready at 5:30 am...but Ron did! Jane and Jesse wisely slept in till Saturday's class.
He often shared the best stories of all of your times....he had us in stitches with the Christmas tree story...chopping at one level..then the next...tree upstairs ,no downstairs...and up it went...beautifully decorated! CRASH!!!! Jane ...with your encouragement and editorial in "Ron's Words"....he had us in tears laughing, ...simply dragging the tree out one door, decorations and all, to the entryway downstairs while a neighbor or two watched in wonder and he simply said good morning, continuing on with his tree decoration...ok..now in the basement!
His sense of humor, compassion, love of you all, and wonderful stories kept our spinning class cruising through miles...of torture...
Jane ..Jesse and I are you sending you and your wonderful family all our love in this most shockingly painful time.
with love,
Phyllis and Jesse

Ron Wisner was everything--the most friendly, considerate, encouraging and delightful man I knew in my years at UCCS as both a student and employee. I missed meeting him in the hallways or seeing him jogging along Austin Bluffs Pkwy after his retirement. I will remember him fondly for the rest of my life.

Jane
I just heard about Ron's untimely death via Gary Palm. I only had the privilege of once seeing Ron after Wittenberg days but Dee and I have enjoyed immensely your Christmas letters down through the years. I will always remember Ron from our Lambda Chi days. He was the kindest and most compassionate brother one could ever have had. He took me under his wing when I was a Freshman and was always a great support. Our days working together as houseboys at the KD house were a blast. His letters from his year spent in the peace corps were inspiring. May God bless you in the days ahead knowing that Ron was deeply loved by so many and will be greatly missed. ZAX Ron- you blessed so many by your life on earth and now are safely in your Father's arms forever. Jim and Dee Simpson

Dear Jane and family,

I recall once telling Ron that 'when you are Keith's friend you are always Keith's friend'. Now that Ron is no longer with us those sentiments are passed on through the great memories which I hold of Ron to you Jane and of course your family. As a friend if there is anything that I can do to support Ron's family then please do not hesitate to let me know.
As they say in Australia he was an incredible bloke and I am proud to have known him and more proud to have been able to call him my friend.

I miss my dear friend and will always remember him fondly and with the greatest respect.

Dear Jane and family,

We are so very saddened by Ron's death and remember fondly all our shared family experiences as well as many fun times in the mountains in recent years. Ron was a man with such a wide range of interests and had a real zest for life. He was a master at nuturing relationships. We have lost a very special friend.

Ron touched so many lives of the students at UCCS - he will forever be remembered for all his guidance and compassion. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I remember Ron as a very kind and gentle soul- I was a student at UCCS 1985-1989. My deepest sympathy to his family and the lives he has touched.

Dear Jane and Family,
Our whole family sends along our deepest sympathy. We were shocked to hear the news of Ron's passing.He was such a good person and did so much to make our world a better place.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne & Don Wilkinson & Family

Ron was an amazing man, living life to the fullest. I will always remember the great times sharing cycling, skiing, hiking, and other fun adventures with him. He was an inspiration to us all to get out and have some fun. I will never forget him and really miss him.

Dear Jane and family, I had the privilege of volunteering with Ron in Vancouver for 2 weeks for the USOC back in February. One of the jobs that Ron and I had together was sitting on the floor all day sorting through student art work. That was one long day, but Ron got me through it. On April 30, Ron made time to come to Manitou to take me to lunch. I'm so fortunate to have known this fine gentleman and to call him my friend. He will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wisner family. God Bless.

I met Ron at the Garden training runs. A lovely person. A privilege to have known. God Bless.

Ron was very patient and understanding that I remember at UCCS. He was a good guy and the world has lost a very honorable man. It's a sad day for The UCCS family and his immediate family.

Ron would attend my Spinning classes at Lynmar in the off-season to keep his cycling legs. He was such a joy to have in class. Always very upbeat and positive. He loved to work the hills.
Rest in peace Sir.

The World has truely lost a kind man, but the Universe has gained a generous soul.

Ron was a great mentor and contributed to the wonderful experience I enjoyed at UCCS.

I pray his family will find strength in their grief.

In the off season Ron would attend my spinning class. It was always a joy and pleasure to have him in class. You will be missed Sir.

I worked as a volunteer for Ron when I was a student at UCCS in the 1990's. He was inspiring, compassionate and will always be remembered and greatly missed!

Ron was one of the finest people you could ever hope to meet. It was a real privilege to work alongside him at UCCS for many years. Steve and I both have fond memories of this outstanding man and know he's up there having a blast and "working the crowd" in heaven.

Thanks Ron for the impact you had on student's lives at UCCS. We won't forget you.

As a fellow marathon runner and UCCS Faculty member I knew Ron for many years. He led a full and active life and was always full of humor and goodwill. My sincere sympathiess to the family. Bob Zawacki, Guffey, CO

Ron's warmth and friendship during my stint as a volunteer with the USOC at the Vancouver Winter Games is something that I will treasure always. His passion for sports, volunteerisum and life is a shinning example on how one should live life to the fullest. You will be remembered in my prayers.

I arrived at UCCS in the Fall of 1980 and Ron was one of the first people I came into contact with. He was a very friendly, funny, open guy, and I would see him occasionally in the Pub when my band, The Autono, was playing or in his office. My sincerest sympathies go out to his family at this time. He will be remembered fondly and I feel that his was a life well lived.