Ronald Leo Gasper

Ronald Leo Gasper of Hingham, Mass., formerly of Bellingham, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, after a long and valiant battle against cancer. He was 80 years old.

Ron was born in Port Washington, Wis., on Sept. 10, 1943, and was the son of the late Leo Michael and Lucille Anne (Krier) Gasper.

Ron grew up on the family farm in Cedar Grove, Wis.

He graduated from the La Salette High School Seminary in Olivet, Ill., in 1962.

After graduation, Ron attended classes at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Sheboygan Campus and operated equipment in the construction trade.

Ron served in the U.S. Army in active duty from 1964 through 1966 and thereafter in the Army Reserve. During his active duty, he was stationed in Bad Kissingen, Germany, for 18 months. Both during his service and after his discharge from active duty, he enjoyed traveling and seeing as much of Europe as possible. Ron was very proud of his service in the Army and always had a soft spot for veterans in need.

After his discharge from service, Ron worked in various construction and civil engineering capacities. Ron spent approximately 15 years as a field supervisor for Heath Consultants, working with more than 100 gas and water companies throughout the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Barbados. Ron particularly enjoyed the two years he spent living and working in New Zealand and Australia.  Ron retired from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority in 2019 after 32 years of service as a water resource engineer.

Ron was the beloved husband of the late Linda A. (Quinlan) Gasper, who he married on Feb. 28, 1976. He was the devoted father of Ryan L. Gasper (Renee) of Bellingham, Mass., Michael R. Gasper (Jill) of Richmond, Va., Trevor Q. Gasper (Susie) of South Bend, Ind., and Tyler J. Gasper (Ashley) of Halifax, Mass., along with his bonus daughter Nicole (Morin) Erickson of Arizona.

Ron was the proud and loving grandfather of nine, Cierra, Kelley, Amethyst, Leo, Nicolas, Cameron, Emma, Julianna and Violet. He was the dear brother of Dennis Gasper (Judy) of Plymouth, Wis., Judy Anzia (Paul) of Belgium, Wis., Dori Sperhake (Kurt) of Fort Myers, Fla., Scott Berres (Bernie) of Plymouth, Wis., Brenda Frasier Drew of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Ernie Frasier (Terri) of Sheboygan, Wis.

Ron was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Somerford.

Ron is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Ron was selfless. Ron was patient beyond belief and he was kind to a fault. He loved a good laugh and a good story. His family meant everything to him, and he was everything to his family. He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. We take solace in knowing he has been rewarded for his goodness.

Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, Mass.

A celebration of life service was held at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, prior to the funeral Mass at St. Paul’s Church, Hingham, at 10 a.m. Cremation followed. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Ron’s name to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 (www.dav.org).

Thank you to all who knew and loved Dad and have supported us all through the last weeks, months and years. We would like to especially thank Dr. Bradley McGregor and the team of medical professionals at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who were able to pull off some miracles and give Dad the gift of quality time over the last thee years. We also thank Maura Bailey and Coastal Care Senior Solutions for their assistance to the family over the years.

See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.