Ronald Owen Uthus
August 10, 1932 ~ January 2, 2020
Born August 10, 1932 in Fargo, North Dakota, the only child of Ole Uthus and Katherine Kramer Uthus, passed away in the INOVA Hospital, Fairfax, VA on January 2, 2020. He earned a BA in Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Masters in Business Administration from American University. He served 3 years in the US Navy during the Korean War, and later joined the Central Intelligence Agency. After his retirement in 1977, he continued his career in telecommunications with the Radio Communications Division of the General Electric Co, Springfield, VA and Console Systems, Los Angeles, CA. He was an avid amateur radio operator and active member of the Potomac Valley Radio Club for over 20 years.
Survived by his loving wife Sandra Whitfield Uthus, daughters; Debra Yared (Michael) and Laura O’Brien (William), and son Ronald Uthus, Jr (Cathy), grandchildren; Ronald Uthus III (Kasey), William Toth, Jason Yared, Nicholas Toth, Katherine Yared, Tyler Yared, Melanie Smith, and Kristen Smith, great-grandchildren; Landon Uthus, Macon Uthus and Ryan Woods. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Miami School of Business or Veteran’s organization of your choice.
A private memorial service for immediate family will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Survived by his loving wife Sandra Whitfield Uthus, daughters; Debra Yared (Michael) and Laura O’Brien (William), and son Ronald Uthus, Jr (Cathy), grandchildren; Ronald Uthus III (Kasey), William Toth, Jason Yared, Nicholas Toth, Katherine Yared, Tyler Yared, Melanie Smith, and Kristen Smith, great-grandchildren; Landon Uthus, Macon Uthus and Ryan Woods. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Miami School of Business or Veteran’s organization of your choice.
A private memorial service for immediate family will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
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We met Ron and his wife Sandra on an adventurous trip to China which started a wonderful friendship. They invited us to their home at Bethany Beach and we enjoyed such a wonderful weekend with them. We then met up with them in The Villages in Florida where he fondly referred to me as “little one” as I am 4’11” . We have corresponded over the years and we consider Ron and his wife dear friends. He will be missed by all who knew him well—his wit, generosity, love for his wife and family and to his country that he served so well. Love Peace and Condolences to his family Francine and Angelo