06/12/2021
It is with great sadness that Judy, Mike, (Gwen), Dawn, Corey, Chris, Bobbi Jo, Robyn (Gary), Aydin, Serenity, Krista, and Clayton share that the R of R & M has passed away.
Ron Ceretto of Fort Lupton, CO, departed this earth to be with the Lord on May 27, 2021. He was 82 years old.
He was born on 2nd street in Fort Lupton, CO on October 22, 1938, to Robert & Muriel (Hannaman) Ceretto. He graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1956, where he achieved a four bar/four-star letter in sports. After high school Ron received a sports scholarship to attend Colorado State College of Education, now known as University of Northern Colorado.
He married the love of his life, Judy Royal, on September 1, 1957, and was blessed with 63 wonderful years of marriage. Together they had two children: son, Mike and daughter, Dawn. They were the light of his life. First and foremost, Ron loved his family; he was active in all aspects of their lives. Family gatherings, fishing, vacations, hot air balloons and attending sports events were a huge part of his life.
Ron served his community for many years on The Fort Lupton Volunteer Fire Department. He joined the department in 1958 and served as a volunteer firefighter for 27 years, holding the office of Chief for 23. He was instrumental in the development of Fire Station #1. In 2004, Fire Station #2, was named after Ron Ceretto, along with Don McPherson. While serving on the fire department, he was a member of the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District board, Northern Colorado Fire Fighters Association, and International Fire Chief’s Association.
Ron’s career was a family business. He worked with his father, Bob, at Bob’s Super Service. In 1976, he and his wife Judy purchased the business and renamed it R&M Services, the name it still bears today. Ron and Judy also operated school buses for the Weld County RE 8 School District. They retired in 2004 to travel and spend more time with family.
Ron earned numerous awards and achievements throughout his lifetime including Colorado’s Jaycee Member Award, Everett Hogelin Memorial Award, Outstanding Business Award, and a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Fort Lupton.
Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton where he served on numerous committees. He also was on various boards and community committees: Field of Honor, South Platte Historical Society, Jaycee’s, Rotary, City of Fort Lupton’s Planning Committee, Lupton Lodge #119, A.F.& A. M., A&A Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, and Order of Eastern Star.
Ron is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Mike (Gwen) Ceretto; daughter, Dawn Ceretto; grandchildren, Corey Ceretto, Chris Ceretto, Bobbi Jo Rhoades, Robyn (Gary) Stover; Great grandchildren, Aydin Nunez, Serenity Rhoades, Krista & Clayton Stover. Also survived by; siblings, Marlene Stieber, Sue (Joe) Hubert, Raymond (Nina) Davis, and brother and sister-in-law’s, Phil and Joan’ Gabel and Vicki Ceretto, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert S. and Muriel Ceretto, stepmother, Phyllis Ceretto, brothers Robert and Jesse Ceretto and sister Shirley Olin.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021, at McPherson/Ceretto Fire Station #2 (2999 9th Street in Fort Lupton) at 10:00 am. Arrangements were made by Tabor Funeral Home of Brighton, CO. We kindly ask that you stay home if you are feeling ill and that you wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated.
