Ronald Joseph Proebstl

Death date: Jan 20, 2022

Ronald Joseph Proebstl, passed peacefully due to complications from cancer on Friday, January 20th, 2022 on his beloved farm in Kapoho, on the Big Island of Hawaii. He was 60. Ron was born in New York City, New York on December 1 Read Obituary

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Dean Cevallos

194w ago

Ron is a dedicated father that had a big heart. After he enrolled his daughter into Pahoa High and Intermediate he partnered with me at the School for assistance with our agriculture, School Community Council and Sports.
He was a man so thankful he was given the opportunity to purchase Hawaii Farmland that sat in a beautiful spot. He worked hard to get this land. He did everything on his own and when he built the lanai it had full ocean view that he just loved. I called him my Hermatologist as he loved his isolation but when you talked with him on the phone or face to face on his lanai he was very social. He loved where he was and I am happy he was able to be at home. Ron and I went through a lot to make sure he could bet back to his home during Fissure 8. Thanks to his daughter he finally did get home after fissure 8 cut him off. His reunion with Shadow was a site to see. That Shadow has his personality. They were one in the same.
He will be carried on by his daughter that he is so proud of as am I. He is will be missed!

Angela Funes

194w ago

Cant imagine going back to Puna and Ron not being there. When I think of Puna I hear his big diesel truck, even 20 years later. So thankful for this man who gave me my best friend and was always so welcoming and supportive to me. He always made me feel like part of the family and allowed me to join on trips, dinners, and even vacations, calling me his “hanai daughter”. He was so easy to talk to and animated in his story telling, just like Keri. Im so grateful for the time I got to spend with him, and that I got to know such a kind and giving person like he was. He will be missed dearly, but we will keep his memory alive as we remember his laughter and stories he would share, and the stories he leaves behind. Thank you for being who you are Ron, my hanai Dad. May you rest in peace.

Ashlee Cox

194w ago

in honor of Ronald.

I really enjoyed talking with Ron the couple times that I did. He was a very sweet, kind man who raised a beautiful, smart and kind hearted daughter. His eyes shined when he looked at Keri and his grandson Isaiah. He was so proud. The world lost an amazing man, I just wish I could have enjoyed more of his talks. Rest in paradise Ron, you loved and lived the beauty of Hawaii, so I know you are basking in the profound beauty of Heaven.

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