Ronald A. Damm

Ronald Alan Damm was born on January 13, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of William J. Damm and Doris J. (Gerichs) Damm Hudson. He married Rita Stellman on April 21, 1979. Ron graduated from North Posey High School in 1971 and then earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose Hulman in 1975. He worked as a Petroleum Engineer for Texico Oil Co., Marathon Oil Co. (19 years), Plains Illinois, Rex Energy, Team Energy and was a consultant for Pioneer Oil Co. Ron loved bicycling, hiking, hunting, gardening, taking his dog for walks on his farm in Rural Richland Co, IL, and watching NASCAR, motorcycle, and local dirt track racing. He is survived by his wife, Rita Damm of Claremont; son, Matthew Damm and wife Christina of Gunnison, CO; son, Philip Damm and wife Dalinda of Pinedale, WY; grandchild, Hunter Matthew Damm; brother, Terry Damm of New Haven, WV; stepfather, Bernard Hudson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Stringtown Building Fund.