EHMANN RONALD

CW2 Ronald Ehmann was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/22/2011 at the age of 76.2 from Leukemia
Houston, TX
Flight Classes 63-4WT and 63-4W
Date of Birth 07/08/1935
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 1 BDE 1 CAV in 65-66
Call sign in Vietnam QUARTERBACK
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Ronald L. Ehmann was born on July 8, 1935 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He lost his battle with Leukemia on September 22, 2011 in Houston, Texas at MD Anderson Hospital. He was surrounded and supported by loving family and friends. Ron fought a hard battle against Leukemia for nine months with the help and love of his family, Dr. Borthaker and team. Ron was a dedicated veteran helicopter pilot of the Vietnam War and Commander of the Gulf Coast Chapter 911 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He loved to travel the world with his wife Nadine and spend time with his family and friends. Visitation will be at Forest Park East Funeral Home on Monday, September 26, from 6-8 pm and the funeral will be Tuesday, September 27, at 12:30 pm. Donations can be made to the Leukemia Foundation.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Sept. 25, 2011

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