Ronald Schmal
1944-05-19 2020-09-22
Ronald David Schmal
May 19, 1944 - September 22, 2020
Fairfax County, VA - Ronald David Schmal, 76, of Fairfax County, Virginia, passed away on September 22, 2020, in Brandywine Senior Living at Alexandria.
Ron was born on May 19, 1944, in Ithaca N.Y. to Simon, a physician, and Grete (Schmidt), who fled Nazi Germany. He was a proud Cornellian '66 who earned a Ph.D. from The George Washington University in 1974. He married Marilyn Strauss on January 23, 1970, in Washington, D.C.
He drew immense fulfillment from his career as a Clinical Psychologist at Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services in Warrenton, Virginia for 45 years, retiring in August 2019 due to declining health. He was a congregant of Temple B'nai Shalom in Fairfax Station, where he led a Sunday School class on adolescent issues for 25 years.
In his beloved Mantua neighborhood, Ron was recognized for his warm laugh and jovial nature. He was a kind person, always loyal to the underdog: rescuing turtles on the road; collecting stamps from tiny Liechtenstein; enduring the heartbreaks of Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Browns fandom.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his children, Jesse (Becky), Robin, and Michael; his grandchildren, Caleb and Micah; his brother Steven (Deb); and his unruly dog, Willie.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Humane Society of Fairfax County, 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030, where Ron found joy volunteering in retirement.
Funeral services provided by
National Funeral Home
7482 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
7035604400
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Published in Ithaca Journal from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2, 2020.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theithacajournal/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-david-schmal&pid=196885086&fhid=6345
May 19, 1944 - September 22, 2020
Fairfax County, VA - Ronald David Schmal, 76, of Fairfax County, Virginia, passed away on September 22, 2020, in Brandywine Senior Living at Alexandria.
Ron was born on May 19, 1944, in Ithaca N.Y. to Simon, a physician, and Grete (Schmidt), who fled Nazi Germany. He was a proud Cornellian '66 who earned a Ph.D. from The George Washington University in 1974. He married Marilyn Strauss on January 23, 1970, in Washington, D.C.
He drew immense fulfillment from his career as a Clinical Psychologist at Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services in Warrenton, Virginia for 45 years, retiring in August 2019 due to declining health. He was a congregant of Temple B'nai Shalom in Fairfax Station, where he led a Sunday School class on adolescent issues for 25 years.
In his beloved Mantua neighborhood, Ron was recognized for his warm laugh and jovial nature. He was a kind person, always loyal to the underdog: rescuing turtles on the road; collecting stamps from tiny Liechtenstein; enduring the heartbreaks of Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Browns fandom.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his children, Jesse (Becky), Robin, and Michael; his grandchildren, Caleb and Micah; his brother Steven (Deb); and his unruly dog, Willie.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Humane Society of Fairfax County, 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030, where Ron found joy volunteering in retirement.
Funeral services provided by
National Funeral Home
7482 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
7035604400
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in Ithaca Journal from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2, 2020.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theithacajournal/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-david-schmal&pid=196885086&fhid=6345