Ronald E. Thompson 
M, (22 May 1939 - 4 August 2003)
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- 11th great-grandson of Hans Kiess
3rd great-grandson of Nickolas Stephen Marquardt
5th great-grandson of Casper Ulmer
Ronald E. Thompson was born on 22 May 1939 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Harry Larue Thompson and Helen Esther Ulmer. Ronald E. Thompson married Barbara [—?—] circa 1962.1 Ronald E. Thompson died on 4 August 2003 at South Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 64 years, 2 months and 13 days.1
His obituary was published on 6 August 2003 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Professor Ronald E. Thompson, 64, of 664 Sylvan Dell Park Road, South Williamsport, passed away at home on Monday, Aug. 4, 2003.
Born in Williamsport, on May 22, 1939, he was the son of H. LaRue Thompson and Helen E. Ulmer Thompson.
In addition to his mother, Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, and daughters Tam (Mark) Thompson-Steckel of Sharon, Mass., Laurie (Walter) Burchanowski of Bakersfield, Vt., Blythe (Mark) Williams of Ithaca, N.Y., and Cheryl (Edward) Falkowski of Richboro; a son, Ronald LaRue Thompson of DuBoistown; 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Joan (Harold) Mutchler of South Williamsport.
He graduated from Montoursville High School in 1957, received a B.S. in Biology from Lycoming College in 1960, a M.S. in Biology from Kansas State University-Emporia in 1963 and pursued doctoral studies at Penn State University. Professor Thompson taught Ecology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, General Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology from 1965 until his retirement in May 2002 at Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessor, the Williamsport Area Community College. He was instrumental in the creation and development of the Science Department, serving as the chairperson for several years. Before coming to Pennsylvania College of Technology he taught biology at the State University of New York-Plattsburg.
He was co-author of the text Experimental Designs for the General Biology Laboratory and co-author of the article "Acid Rain, pII & Acidity: A Common Misinterpretation," published in The American Biology Teacher. His special interest was study and research in aquatic ecology.
Being one of the founders of the Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association, Ronald was a prominent member for over 30 years, serving as president for many of those years. Over this period of time he collected a vast amount of biological and chemical data on the Loyalsock Creek which was instrumental in the management of watershed conservation. Using his expertise in ecology, Professor Thompson directed and worked with college students in many of the research projects conducted by the Association.
As stipulated by the deceased, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association at P.O. Box 216, Montoursville, PA 17754, or Sun Home Health Services at 1601 Sycamore Road Suite 2B, Montoursville, PA 17754.1
His obituary was published on 6 August 2003 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Professor Ronald E. Thompson, 64, of 664 Sylvan Dell Park Road, South Williamsport, passed away at home on Monday, Aug. 4, 2003.
Born in Williamsport, on May 22, 1939, he was the son of H. LaRue Thompson and Helen E. Ulmer Thompson.
In addition to his mother, Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, and daughters Tam (Mark) Thompson-Steckel of Sharon, Mass., Laurie (Walter) Burchanowski of Bakersfield, Vt., Blythe (Mark) Williams of Ithaca, N.Y., and Cheryl (Edward) Falkowski of Richboro; a son, Ronald LaRue Thompson of DuBoistown; 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Joan (Harold) Mutchler of South Williamsport.
He graduated from Montoursville High School in 1957, received a B.S. in Biology from Lycoming College in 1960, a M.S. in Biology from Kansas State University-Emporia in 1963 and pursued doctoral studies at Penn State University. Professor Thompson taught Ecology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, General Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology from 1965 until his retirement in May 2002 at Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessor, the Williamsport Area Community College. He was instrumental in the creation and development of the Science Department, serving as the chairperson for several years. Before coming to Pennsylvania College of Technology he taught biology at the State University of New York-Plattsburg.
He was co-author of the text Experimental Designs for the General Biology Laboratory and co-author of the article "Acid Rain, pII & Acidity: A Common Misinterpretation," published in The American Biology Teacher. His special interest was study and research in aquatic ecology.
Being one of the founders of the Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association, Ronald was a prominent member for over 30 years, serving as president for many of those years. Over this period of time he collected a vast amount of biological and chemical data on the Loyalsock Creek which was instrumental in the management of watershed conservation. Using his expertise in ecology, Professor Thompson directed and worked with college students in many of the research projects conducted by the Association.
As stipulated by the deceased, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association at P.O. Box 216, Montoursville, PA 17754, or Sun Home Health Services at 1601 Sycamore Road Suite 2B, Montoursville, PA 17754.1
Children of Ronald E. Thompson and Barbara [—?—]
Last Edited=11 Mar 2022
Citations
- [S1551] Professor Ronald E. Thompson obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 6 August 2003. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.