Ron, WA5BUG, was on his roof and was headed to come down the ladder and probably had a stroke that resulted in a hard fall to concrete. The fall also resulted in a very bad head injury and multiple fractures to many of his bones.
He was in the ICU at SAMMC for a week and a few days and never regained consciousness. His children and his wife were always at his side while hospitalized.
Ron was a good man, a mentor, and a Texas ham celebrity of sorts. He often would express his love for his family on the air.
Sadly, Ron succumbed to his injuries Tuesday morning, 3-23-2021.
Rita has received an outpouring of sympathy and tributes from hams all over Texas and beyond for which she is extremely proud and grateful. Although now a Silent Key, Ron touched so many and his impression live on in all of us.
Ron’s daughter Elisa has established a “Go Fund Me” page to help his loving wife Rita with expenses.
Https://Gofundme.com/f/ron-berry
Update March 31st: Rita would like to share service information for Ron…
There will be a Memorial Service held at the First United Methodist Church on San Antonio St in New Braunfels May 6th at 11am
Fort Sam service will be May 7th at 11am. Not sure which specific spot there at this time.
73,
Mark
AC5RN
