Ron was an avid and very enthusiast amateur radio,
that love our hobby.
He was an passionate DX'er (up 370 countries
confirmed).
Very active member of the South West Ohio DX
Association (SWODXA) and the Dayton Amateur
Radio Association (DARA) both of Dayton, OH.
Hamvention loss a true enthusiast ham. He
was present every year in the show.
Ron was a very sincere and sensitive with all his
ham friends. All are going remember his friendship
contagious.
As lawyer: Very respected an highly honest.
As citizen: He was true ride and support of main
organizations of Dayton as Clayton City Council,
Children’s Medical Center Board of Trustees and
the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation.
Love deeply his family.
Really he died without enemies, because he feel
deep respect for all people.
Great guy, he was loved for everyone.
He did surprise all with his unexpectedly dead.
But he will continue living in all our hearts forever.
R.I.P. Ron Pretekin, AB8K.
To share precious moments of life with friends (hams) as those shared with Ron at Dayton Hamventions, are priceless. Everyone around him perceived his kindness.
God has him in his glory.
Ramon YV5EED
Ron was an avid and very enthusiast amateur radio, that
love our hobby. He was an passionate DX'er (up 370
countries confirmed). Very active member of the South
West Ohio DX Association (SWODXA) and the Dayton
Amateur Radio Association (DARA) both of Dayton, OH.
Hamvention loss a true enthusiast ham. He was present
every year in the show. Ron was very sincere and sensitive
with all his ham friends. All are going remember his
contagious friendship. As lawyer: Very respected and
highly honest. As citizen: He was true ride and support of
main organizations of Dayton as Clayton City Council,
Children’s Medical Center Board of Trustees and the Good
Samaritan Hospital Foundation. Love deeply his family.
Really he died without enemies, because he feel deep
respect for all people. He was GREAT GUY very loved for
everyone. He did surprise us with his unexpectedly dead.
But he will continue living in all our hearts forever. I took
this picture but was innocent it will last picture.Ron was
waiting for win some prizes inside main building of Hara
Arena last May 22 in his last Hamvention. He did look fine
and healthy but a couple days later he said me become
feel sick. With Ron, Arturo, HI3AS and Julio, KA4OFB. Ron
will remember forever. R.I.P. Ron Pretekin, AB8K.
(Radhames, HI3B)
Rest in Peace Keith, You were a friend to many, a net host/moderator to many, and a mentor to at least twenty five newly licensed amateur radio operators.
https://www.newcomerdayton.com/Obituary/197572/Keith-Douglas-Hardin/Dayton-OH