Ronald Bisel
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Graveside service for Ronald Grant Bisel, 64, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas. He died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Pastor Steve Koberlein will be officiating.
Ron was born September 15, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Grant Samuel and Hazel Eloise (Bass) Bisel.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Deanna (Dee) Bisel, married on October 23, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas and his daughter, Kristi Ann Bisel-Burgess (Thomas) of Leawood, Kansas, and son, Dr. Ryan Scott Bisel (Adele) of Norman, Oklahoma. His grandchildren and joys of his life, include Evelyn and Grant Burgess and Phoebe and Moses Bisel.
His brother, Kenneth Bisel (Sue) of Topeka, Kansas and sisters, Barbara Chapman (Harold) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Naomi Hoppes (Gene) of Vestal, New York.
He retired from Roberts Dairy (Topeka) in 2006 after 35 years. After retirement, he joined his friends at Minuteman Press working part-time. He was a member of Lawrence Heights Christian Church.
He enjoyed being with his family, cooking, watching sports, Motown Music, and was an active member of the Lawrence Yacht Club.
The family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, Kansas located at 120 W. 13th Street.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in his name to “Just Food” Bank of Lawrence or the Lawrence Heights Christian Church Building fund.
Dee,this is just an absolute shock to see this today. Words fail me. Please lean on family, friends and the Lord during this difficult time. Be strong my old friend and email me if there is anything Gail and I can do. So sorry. Don Sloyer
Our heart goes out to the Bisels. While we did not have the honor of knowing Mr. Bisel personally, knowing his son Ryan allows me to say with confidence that this great man will be missed.
Our heart goes out to the Bisels. While we did not have the honor of knowing Mr. Bisel personally, knowing his son Ryan allows me to say with confidence that this great man will be missed.
Dee and family, I am so sad to learn this news. I have always been able to tell that family has been very important to you. Your long years with Ron are a testament to a great marriage and a strong family. Please know that I am keeping you in my heart.
Dee and family, I am so sad to learn this news. I have always been able to tell that family has been very important to you. Your long years with Ron are a testament to a great marriage and a strong family. Please know that I am keeping you in my heart.
Dee and Bisel family…you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dee and Family,
We are so sorry to read of Ron’s death. We believe a person continues to live on through the memories and actions of those they leave behind. Ron leaves you to carry on his good work. He will long be remembered and missed. We share your loss.
Dee and Family,
We are so sorry to read of Ron’s death. We believe a person continues to live on through the memories and actions of those they leave behind. Ron leaves you to carry on his good work. He will long be remembered and missed. We share your loss.
Even the gentlest of terms can do little to soften the intense sadness that is felt at a time like this. The Bible assures us: God is near to those that are broken at heart; and those that are crushed in spirit he saves. (Psalms 34:18) My sincerest condolences to all your family
We were so sorry to read of the passing of Ron. Please know that others care, and we will keep you in our prayers.
Dee, So shocked and sorry to see that Ron passed away. My prayers are with you and your family. I will miss seeing him at our Topeka High get-togethers.
Dee, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dee, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hi Dee. I am so sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. I will always remember him as a funny, happy, good natured guy. Every time I worked on your house, or came into your print shop, you and he were always friendly and helpful. Lawrence won’t be the same without him. May God ease your pain and grant you comfort in this difficult time. Your friend, Gary the Handyman.
Hi Dee. I am so sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. I will always remember him as a funny, happy, good natured guy. Every time I worked on your house, or came into your print shop, you and he were always friendly and helpful. Lawrence won’t be the same without him. May God ease your pain and grant you comfort in this difficult time. Your friend, Gary the Handyman.
Dee and Family:
May Ron’s memory be a blessing and may his name be inscribed in God’s book of life now and forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jay Wachs & Family
Dee,
Would love to have given you more than this virtual hug as you cope with Ron’s passing. I will
miss seeing Ron here and there while we were both making our rounds around Lawrence.
I have run into countless customers throughout the years that Ron served at one time or another.
Never has there been a negative word about that fella…always praise with a smile and a fond
story! Ron definitely left his positive vibes where ever he went.
If there is one story I would like to tell, it would be of the one and only simple request he made
while building your awesome new house…a urinal, please! (If you find yourself in the future,
having trouble dealing with your lifelong friends absence…just squat over that sucker and take a piss.
You KNOW Ron would be up there cracking up!)
Thinking of you Dee,
Mark of the Milkmen
P.S. The children books I talked with you and Ron about years ago at Applebees are now
published. Allen Press did the job and now I have to figure out how to get them into the hands
of Kiddos.
Dee,
We want to let you know we will be praying for you and the family as you take on life one day at a time as it goes on. If you ever have occasion to be in Phoenix let us know, we would love to see you.
Mike and Phyllis
Dee, although I knew Ron and you primarily through my friendship with Ryan, I remember Ron a wonderful, open, person, who I deeply appreciate for welcoming into your home during my time in graduate school with Ryan. Our condolences to the entire family.
Dee & Family, You remain in our thoughts and prayers, this day and going forward. With our deepest sympathy, John & Susan Esau
So sorry for your loss, we are praying for your family. You were all so good to Brooke her senior high at Blue Valley Northwest as her family moved to Dallas. Forever Grateful for the support you and Ron gave her! We are thinking of your family at this time. John and Cindy Plagman
So sorry for your loss, we are praying for your family. You were all so good to Brooke her senior high at Blue Valley Northwest as her family moved to Dallas. Forever Grateful for the support you and Ron gave her! We are thinking of your family at this time. John and Cindy Plagman
Dee we have you in our hearts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Dee we have you in our hearts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are sent to Dee and your family. I am so shocked and deeply saddened had not contacted you since moving to Lexena last year after my husband passed away. The memories flooding me can only bring so many smiles as Ron always did. Too much time has passed since last saw you and will change that. God bless you and hold you close.
Ron will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are sent to Dee and your family. I am so shocked and deeply saddened had not contacted you since moving to Lexena last year after my husband passed away. The memories flooding me can only bring so many smiles as Ron always did. Too much time has passed since last saw you and will change that. God bless you and hold you close.
Ron will be greatly missed.