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Published February 03, 2012, 12:00 AM

Ronald Gore, 72

Ronald Ray Gore, 72, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Alexandria, died January 25, 2012.

Ronald Ray Gore, 72, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Alexandria, died January 25, 2012.

He was born in Clay County, Indiana on September 26, 1939.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lois; daughter, Alisa Kometz and her husband, Gary; son, Phillip Gore; sister, JoAnn Phillips; and grandson, Matthew Kometz. His large extended family included many nieces and nephews. Each will always remember him as their favorite uncle.

Ron joined the U.S. Navy in 1957 after graduating from high school in Jasonville, Indiana. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving his country until 1967. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1969.

He set up the Hydraulics and Pneumatics program at Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria and served as a program instructor for 27 years. He was active in the Fluid Power Society and was named the National Fluid Power Teacher of the Year. He was a sponsor in Vocational Industrial Club of America (VICA) for many years. Ron’s students now span the country and are successful in a variety of industries.

Ron excelled at everything he tried. He enjoyed singing and belonged to the Vikingland Chordsmen in Alexandria and Gulf Coast Sandpipers in Bradenton, Florida. A lifelong hobbyist, he enjoyed woodworking, framing and matting, boating, fishing, leatherworking, and many others. His most recent creations were special one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry that will be treasured by friends and family.

No local services will be held. Dates are pending for a celebration of life memorial service for Ron next summer in Minnesota and in Indiana.

Donations in his memory may be made to: Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238.

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Brad S.
Grand Rapids, MN     02/08/2012 11:45 AM

To all friends and family of Ron. I also had the extreme pleasure of know Ron during my time in the Fluid Power Program in 91-93. Without the support he provided it would have been very difficult to remain in the program. Have thought about him often over the years. Hold on to the good memories.

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fred d.
Pepin, WI     02/06/2012 10:45 PM

To the family of Ron Gore - Thank you for sharing this wonderful person with the rest of the world. I was very fortunate to be a student in Alex Tech's Fluid Power program when Ron was an instructor. Ron was a huge influence on me and many, many other people in our lives and careers. I owe so much in my life to Ron. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Please know you are not alone in your sorrow. Fred Diedrich, Pepin, WI (class of 1993, Alexandria Tech College Fluid Power Program)

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