Ronald Dwayne Dees

Ronald Dwayne Dees, 47, of Topeka, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 2, 2017 at Midland Hospice House. Ronald was born on January 25, 1970 in Port Charlotte, Florida, to Donald Dees and Cynthia Howze Dees. Ronald served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marines from 1988-1996, and served in the Persian Gulf War. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1988 and later graduated from Edison State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Washburn University with his Doctorate in Law in 2010. He was a Law Professor at Washburn University from 2011-2017. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Plumber and Pipe Fitter’s UA Local 630 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the Kansas Bar Association.

He met his wife Stacey in Punta Gorda, Florida and they later married on October 19, 1996. They had 4 children together. Ron was a member of Northland Christian Church and was an instructor for youth gun safety and hunter’s education. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved sporting clays. His biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with his children and family.

Ronald is survived by both of his parents, Donald and Cynthia; his wife Stacey; three daughters, Madison Dees, Allegra Dees, Astra Dees; a son, Aslan Dees; and a sister Melissa (Chris) Jericka.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Northland Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. A gathering will be held after the service, at Northland, with friends and family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Dees’ Children’s College Fund and sent in the care of Davidson Funeral Home.

Ronald’s final internment will be in Punta Gorda, Florida, at a later date.