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6 Wednesday, March 3, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries 1931 — February 24, 2021 Ronald Mohler passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021 at his home in Sisters. He was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania in 1931, the son of Elizabeth (Rutt) and David Wealand Mohler. <Ronnie= delivered news- papers, shined shoes at <the Greek9s,= worked at Cox9s Drug Store, the Glen-Gery brickyard, and the Miller Hess Shoe Factory in Akron. Ron was also a Boy Scout and felt that was an impor- tant influence in his life. He was an Ephrata High School 949er. After graduation, Ron followed an apprentice edu- cation opportunity with Textile Machine Works and Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute. Through the pro- gram, Ron obtained a schol- arship to attend Penn State University. At Penn State, the family narrowly escaped a fire that destroyed the trailer and everything the family owned. Ron and Nancy had to start over, but the family was safe. Through determi- nation and the generosity of others, they were able to continue Ron9s education. Ron graduated with a degree in mechanical engineer- ing in 1956 and obtained a work-study fellowship with Hughes Aircraft Company and the University of Southern California. After obtaining his master 9s degree in electrical engineer- ing in 1958, Ron worked at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories in New Mexico. He worked on controls for nuclear rocket propulsion on the Rover Project. Ron later obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Ron also taught at Los Alamos and eventually became a professor at the University of New Mexico in 1965. This was the start of his academic career, where he became a leader and inno- vator in the field of systems engineering. Ron would work with a variety of organizations, institutions, and individuals around the world, frequently making trips to Russia, Europe, and Australia. In 1969, Ron started a new job with the University of Oklahoma as Director, Systems Research Center and Professor, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. Ron moved to Oregon State University in 1971 to become the head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He reorganized and developed various programs within the department. He also estab- lished new programs for off-campus instruction with Tektronix and the Bonneville Power Administration. Ron retired from Oregon State University in Corvallis after a distinguished career of research and graduate education as a Professor Emeritus. He and Nancy moved to Sisters, to the home he helped design, overlooking the mountains and the natural beauty they loved. Ron became involved in the Sisters community until his health became an issue. He was active in Kiwanis and a faithful mem- ber of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Ron married his sweet- heart, Nancy Strickler, in May of 1950. He remem- bered her from the time he was working the soda foun- tain at Cox9s Drug Store. She remembered he messed up her order. They began a fam- ily later that year that was to grow to eight children. Ron and Nancy9s life was a part- nership based on love, faith, and family. Throughout their lives, they believed in the goodness of people. Wherever they lived, at home or abroad, Ron and Nancy opened their home to students and co-workers from around the world who became extended family. Despite the many moves, they always stayed in touch with family and friends in the Ephrata area. Nancy died in 2017. Ron is survived by his Richard A. Davis November 13, 1937 — February 19, 2021 children, Curt and Debby, Pam and Jim Micik, Susan and Tom Crawford, Anita and Nick Smith, John , Andy and Jenee, Jennifer and Mark Artman, Lisa Zaversnuke, 11 grandchildren, three step- grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, and six step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marguerite (Ressler), and his brother, Roger. Ron was always saying <We9re blessed to have such a wonderful family.= Arrangements are being handled by Redmond Memorial Chapel in Redmond, Oregon. If you wish, please leave a memory at: www.bendfuneralhomes. com. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time when Ron and Nancy9s ashes will be scattered together. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ronald and Nancy Mohler Endowment for EECS Student Success at www. osufoundation.org. Richard A. Davis (Dick) passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at <Our House= in Sisters. He was born November 13, 1937, in Eugene. He was known in Sisters for 40-plus years as the owner of Davis Tire & Towing. Dick and Eleanor moved to Sisters in 1962, with all their worldly possessions in a VW Bug and a half- ton pickup. They leased the Hancock Gas Station (now Space Age). In 1964, they bought the Silver Spur Motel (adjacent to Space Age). In the 1970s, Dick built a gas station downtown (now the Sinclair). In 1991 he moved the tire store to the industrial park. He retired from all of his business in 2003. Dick was a hard-work- ing man, but in his retire- ment years he found a lot of joy riding a side-by-side in the desert of Southern California. He enjoyed the thrill of making Eleanor scream going over dunes and going way too fast. In retirement, he also tinkered with auto sales, tow truck driving, and advice giving. Lots of advice giving. He is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Eleanor Davis; two children, Art Davis (wife Kathleen) and Joan Jacobson; six grandkids, Mandy Terrill (husband Mark), Shannon Kromm (husband John), Keith Schnider, Kassie Tippett (husband Eric), KC Laubsch (wife Sara), Jaycee Jacobson, and, of course, his 11 great-grandkids. He will be greatly missed by his family. Graveside services will be held March 12 at 11 a.m. at Redmond Memorial Cemetery. Fun events roughout e week. 201 E. Sun Ranch Dr. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 541-588-0311 Thank you f your supp t! We’re In Our Third Year! Come Celeb te Wi Us! Thank you for trusting us with your medical care as w celebrate our we 8th Anniversary. Here’s to many more! Celebrate with us on Facebook at facebook.com/yourcaremedical 20 OFF $ Expires 3/10/21 Ronald Mohler Your best hiring prospects may not walk by your establishment... 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