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One of a kind!!!

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Our love and gratitude to all of you who shared your memories and the impact that Ronnie had on your lives.  Your sentiments are overwhelming!  I watched how Coach Ron interacted with so many of you for years.  I was always impressed by how easy it was for him to relate to not only his athletes but everyone on the team.  I would chuckle when he would shout out a nickname that he had given someone, or how we could be at a football game and a gang of kids would run over to greet him and he knew everyone of them by name.  He loved all of you, and it was his desire to make a small difference in your lives.  I'm blessed to hear that he succeeded in that and even greater than that.  I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors, athletic and otherwise.  I'm so proud to have known you, and watch so many of you grow through your high school years.  Continue on with the lessons you learned from Ronnie, and know that he is proud of the athletes and people that you are.  Blessings!  Ms.Adriane

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I feel very blessed that you walked into the Perkiomen Valley athletic office 10 years ago looking to officiate.  I still don't know if I really believe the good fortune I have had in getting to know you and having a legend in the sport of track and field as a member of my coaching staff.

Coach Ron was a tremendous person and I will miss him greatly.  I have enjoyed the time at meets getting to know you and will miss your laughter and sense of humor.  I alway enjoyed listening to your stories about the sport and even more so maybe some of your fishing stories. I will be sure to carry on the traditions of making sure to buy some Jelly Bellys for the trips to the State meets and to always get a hot dog from the food truck at the Penn Relays.

Coach Ron had a profound impact on numerous students at Perkiomen Valley and he was proud to be their Coach, often tearing up at the annual track and field picnic when speaking about his graduating student-athletes.  Coach Ron’s many sayings and quotes were frequently found on many team T-shirts, such as "Should Hip!" and "The way you practice is the way you perform; The way you perform is the way you practice" and  "You have got to pay the cost if you want to be the Boss Baby!"

Rest easy my Friend

Joe Petsko

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My family was so deeply saddened by the loss of Coach Ron. Just as track and field was a big part of our lives, so was Coach Ron. He was humble and gracious even during the fiercest of competitions and always said and did the right thing. He was a model not only of an athlete and a coach but of what we all should strive for as human beings. The kindness, positivity and care he put into what he did would shine through and you could tell that this was his passion. From the weekly meets and invitationals to Penn Relays he was always excited about the sport. He taught his athletes not only the skills to improve at their event but modeled how we should behave as athletes with his integrity and sportsmanship.

Coach, thank you for teaching, inspiring and caring for my children during their track career. We will miss you forever but will take with us all the beautiful memories that we have of you. We offer our deepest sympathy to the Livers family and all the people grieving your loss.

With all our love and gratitude

The Maurer Family

Scott, Christy, Justin and Jen

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As a pole vaulter I didn't get to spend much time working with Coach Ron on the track, but I know that my track and field experience would have been entirely different without him. He has had such a huge influence on the culture of PVTF, encouraging everyone on the team to work hard and reach their full potential, and to have a fun time while doing it. I saw Coach Ron at the track a few times during the summer and he would always come over and have a conversation with me to check how things were going. I am so thankful to have gotten to know him and he will be so dearly missed.

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Ron sought me out so I could grab a photo of him and this relay team. He was so proud of what they accomplished.

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I knew coach Ron from his coaching days at PVHS. . He had a big influence on my son Sean who now coaches there. I wasn't until later I learned about the tremendous athlete that Ron was.
It was always about the kids for Ron. In 2013 he asked me to send him a few photos. They were mostly of him and the student athletes that he loved working with. I will post a few of them.
He had such a positive influence on so many people. He will be missed.

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Coach Ron: photos he asked me to send him

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I knew coach Ron from his coaching days at PVHS. . He had a big influence on my son Sean who now coaches there. I wasn't until later I learned about the tremendous athlete that Ron was.
It was always about the kids for Ron. In 2013 he asked me to send him a few photos. They were mostly of him and the student athletes that he loved working with. I will post a few of them.
He had such a positive influence on so many people. He will be missed.

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I knew coach Ron from his coaching days at PVHS. . He had a big influence on my son Sean who now coaches there. I wasn't until later I learned about the tremendous athlete that Ron was.
It was always about the kids for Ron. In 2013 he asked me to send him a few photos. They were mostly of him and the student athletes that he loved working with. I will post a few of them.
He had such a positive influence on so many people. He will be missed.

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w/ Ryan Kupetz, Jordan Thomas, Azeez Adadokun, Coach Chris, Coach Ron, Ryan Dao, and Matteo Geottler.

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Dear Coach Ron,
Thank you for taking me under your wing, and treating me like a member of the team despite my short time on the PV track team. I learned so much with our 3 seasons (2 spring, 1 winter) that I had the privilege of calling you Coach. I know I speak for many people when I say that I would not be the person I am now without you putting so much faith and believing in us. You never gave up, I could have had the worst race of my life but you always saw the good in me and in all of us. I even owe some of my best memories and closest friendship to you for encouraging us to be our wildest selves, and to always have fun. Love you and thank you eternally ❤️ -Cayla Fox

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Coach Ron was an amazing coach but an even better person; I am so blessed to have had him as coach and role model during my time on the Perkiomen Valley track team. Despite track not being my first sport, he constantly believed in and pushed me to be the best athlete I could be. One of my favorite memories of Coach Ron was at the indoor track meet The Amory. Being selected as an underclassmen and one of the only ones representing PV in the 200 I was extremely nervous and ended up false starting. I was beating myself up I couldn't stop thinking about how Coach Ron would react and if I had disappointed him. To my surprise he greeted me with a laugh, big hug and just told me to pick myself up and get them next time. The great thing about Coach Ron is that he pushed every athlete to be the best version of themselves without ever making the track and field experience stressful or unenjoyable. Forever will keep the motto to "Work It" with me. Rest Easy Coach Ron you will be missed <3
- Erin Paquette

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From seeing Coach Ron on the track to seeing him at giant years after I had finished competing and I was only back visiting from college, he never had anything but a smile on his face or a toothpick in his mouth. He always said hello, and made sure that I was doing well. He truly cared about each and everyone he encountered. And all those that were blessed to meet him should cherish that forever. Thank you for everything Coach Ron.

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I can still hear Coach Ron yelling “work it!” from the side of the track.  I’m sure I speak for everyone who got to know him when I say his kindness touched all of us and his impact on all of our lives will never be forgotten.  Thanks for believing in all of us Coach ❤️

-Josh DiJohn

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Coach Ron was the kindest man you would ever meet. He had a smile that was infectious and knew just what to say to cheer you up. I feel so lucky to have had him as my coach. He taught me so much about track and life that I will never forget. He made everyone excited to wake up early on a weekend for a meet and gave you the motivation you needed to succeed. He was everyone's biggest supporter and the first by your side when you finished competing. I can guarantee he will never be forgotten from our generation.
Rest easy. #workit
- Colin Pigeon

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Coach Ron was an amazing coach, athlete, and friend. I think I can speak for everyone when I say he made me the person I am today. Ron believed in every athlete he came across, even the one’s that weren’t on our team. He made it clear that if we kept “working it” big things would be in store for us. I loved many things about Ron, like his quotable sayings, but especially the fact that he encouraged fun. Most athletes wouldn’t get to sing at the top of their lungs in a van on the way to Penn Relays, but we did. Ron would just bop his head along, making the time more enjoyable. Coach Ron’s patience, kindness, and smile, among many other things, will be missed. He will forever be a track legend and part of the PV track family. Work it forever 💪🏻🧡

-Karleigh White

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C - Cheerful
H - Helpful

R - Reliable
O - Optimistic
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Coach Ron was an amazing coach, an awesome role model,  friend, father figure, and  all around a genuine man! He loved all of his athletes as if they were his own children. His positivity lifted up his athletes to strive to be the best that they could be. Ron treated everyone with respect and was a joy to know. I feel honored that I got to know him as well as his wife Adriane. They were such a sweet couple. It is astounding when you think of how many lives Coach Ron has touched. His beaming smile made you smile. I’m thankful that Coach Ron was in my girls’ lives as well as mine. I’m sure he is looking down on all of us and smiling! I can hear him saying “WORK IT”! 🧡
Rest in peace Coach Ron!
- Katrina White

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Henderson Nike Invitational First Place 4x1 Relay

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Henderson Nike Invitational 4x1 First Place Win

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One of the many memories I have of Coach Ron was when him and Adriane brought us an entire cooler container of snacks to get us through the weekend. I remember talking to Adriane about how she was able to keep the fruit and other snacks fresh, and she said she put lemon on it! To this day, I still do this with many of my fruits/vegetables (especially apples). This seems like such a simple story, but I remember the comfort I felt when I saw how engaged and involved Coach Ron and Adriane were in the PVTF family, and the overwhelming assurance I felt from seeing his smiling face everyday at practice & meets where I was able to witness him doing what he loved. It was inspirational.

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Boy’s 4x4 School Record

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I was never an amazing sprinter, I would always race in the B heat. After the one race Ron’s brother Don walks up to me and says “Hey you are Drew Fox, Ron tells me lots of good things about you!” I was taken back a little because I never thought I was a really great sprinter. So I ask Don “Really?” Out of surprise, and Don continued “Yea, he says you are one of the greatest sprinters on the team and he talks about how you have great potential in it! He thinks you are gonna do very well!” I said thank you and pleasure to meet you to Don and walked away. I thought to myself after, that is what is great about Coach Ron. He sees the greatest potential out of everyone even if they couldn’t see it themselves. During practice I would always ask Coach Ron about his stories as an athlete because he has the most incredible stories to tell. I would be in awe of the incredible things that he has accomplished and after every story he would tell me that I could do incredible stuff like that too I just gotta “Work it!”

That is one of my favorite memories of Coach Ron he would have a high bar for every student and athlete he taught and coached and he would work so hard to help raise everyone around him. He was the most kind caring and compassionate man I have ever met and anyone who met Coach Ron is better off for have knowing him. He always brought out the best in people. He will be dearly missed.

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Although I only sprinted as a freshman before joining the distance team for the rest of my time at PV, Coach Ron was always there as an encouragement no matter what event we ran. I'll never forget his signature cheer to "work it!". He was such a great role model and integral part of the PV track community. I'm so thankful to have been part of the team he coached!

Maddie Verna (Verbeke)

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Coach Ron you changed my life and I am forever grateful for you! I will miss you but you still always be on my mind! love you!

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Rest in peace Coach Ron. You were one of the most uplifting, kind, and influential people I have ever met. Thanks for being the greatest coach anyone could ask for and the memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Forever in our hearts.
~Justin Maurer

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Coach Ron was a man too indescribable to be fully captured in words, but here is my best attempt at snapshotting a fraction of what his impact meant to me...<3

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Coach Ron will never be forgotten. He believed in me and taught me to believe in myself. I'll carry his lessons with me for the rest of my life. Rest easy, Coach Ron. You will be missed.