Ronald T. Betlach

Sharon and Family- You have my deepest sympathy... It has been my honor to send you on your many wonderful travels. I always enjoyed your visits to my office and glad we have become friends. I will miss Ron's smile and humor. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jene "Ginny" Bork / AAA Travel

Ron and I grew up together. I would bicycle a mile out of town to his Dads farm and help him with chores during the summer months. Shocked grain, put in hay, cleaned barn gutters, ate field corn, drank raw milk, and played with his American Flyer train layout and his dog Rusty! We made it through school and he was off to the Navy and I to the Air Force. After we were discharged we "merged" our American Flyer trains in his Aunts basement. There they stayed as we both found a woman to marry. He eventually retrieved the trains and has them yet today. In my mind, he was a Master Modeler, but he dismissed my humble opinion. I loved him like a brother and I will miss him. Don Virchow

Sharon and family, we are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Ron, you and your family. Dick & Connie Brachman

I have many fond memories of operating on Ron's layout and Bill Weber's layout with Ron. He will be missed for his love of model railroading and his sharing of stories of his railfan trips! We are all better off having spent time with Ron over the years! Steve Lanphear SCWD

Thank you, Ron, and God Bless. You are one half the reason I have a son-in-law from the top shelf. Your ethics and values live on. Judy uland