Celebrating the life of
Dennis William Ronning
October 07, 1942 - March 02, 2016
Dennis W. Ronning, C.P.A., 73, passed away March 2, 2016 after a brief illness. Dennis was born in Webster, South Dakota on October 7, 1942. He was a 1960 graduate of Watertown High School in Watertown, South Dakota. He is the son of William C. Ronning and Clara J. Ronning. Dennis attended The University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Upon graduation in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Dennis was commissioned by the United States Army and sent to Augusta, Georgia for training. It was in Augusta, prior to being deployed to Vietnam, where he met his future wife, Patty Lawrence of Gadsden, Alabama. After his return from Vietnam, Dennis and Patty were married on August 26, 1967.
With Patty being from Alabama and Dennis being from South Dakota they compromised and moved to Springfield, Illinois where Dennis began a professional career in accounting. By 1973, Dennis and Patty had grown tired of cold winters and moved to Savannah, Georgia. For the next 40 years Dennis practiced as a partner of the firm Karp Ronning & Tindol, CPAs, P.C. During his life Dennis had the fortunate experience to find many friends and clients whose relationships he valued greatly. Many times these friends and clients sought his advice regarding their business and personal matters. Dennis had a gift to provide his clients and friends with common sense advice, support and candor without the need to seek acknowledgment or recognition.
Throughout his life, Dennis provided financial support and assistance to many people and organizations to include Savannah Christian Preparatory School, the Savannah Quarterback Club and the Bonaventure Historical Society. Many times the recipients of his financial generosity did not know the source of their support, which was his way. Since semi-retiring in 2008, Dennis occupied his time revitalizing the camellias at Bonaventure cemetery, gardening, traveling, napping and spending time with family and friends.
Dennis was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Dale Ronning. Dennis is directly survived by his wife Patty Ronning, daughter Alison Mahfet, son in law Danny Mahfet, son Will Ronning, daughter in law Beth Ronning, grandchildren Grace Mahfet, Julia Ronning, Joe Mahfet and Max Ronning all of Savannah, sisters, Doris Martin of Hazel Run, Minnesota and Darlene Dunn, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Greenwich Cemetery Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Remembrances may be sent to: Savannah Quarterback Club Scholarship Fund, The Savannah Community Foundation, Inc., 2225 Norwood Avenue, Suite B, Savannah, GA 31406, Phone 912-921-7700; Bonaventure Historical Society, 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, GA 31410, Phone 912-228-5632; Emmaus House, 18 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone 912-495-8828.
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I had been associated with Dennis for the last year with the camellia group at Bonadventure. He was always a very hard worker and willing to share his knowledge. I enjoyed knowing him and will miss him very much. With deepest sympathy, Danae Goldberg
- Danae Goldberg, Savannah, GA
Patty and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dennis was not only a valuable Board member, but also such a special friend to my Melvin during our time at SCPS. His support and financial advice was so greatly appreciated. May God comfort each of you during the coming days.
- Sandra L. Charles, Eatonton, GA
To the Ronning Family - terribly sorry to hear about Dennis passing. I knew Dennis through our CPA group. His insightful and usually humorous contributions to our discussions were often the highlight of our group meetings. He was truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed. Prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
- Adrian Lyman, Detroit, Michigan
Our thoughts are with you, Patty, and we know that your strength will carry you through this difficult time. We wish we had known Dennis better. Linda and Allen
- Linda and Allen Blount, Savannah, GA
Patty, please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.Dennis was a good man. Andy and Cheryl
- Starr, Savannah, Georgia
Patty and family, we are sad to learn of the death of Dennis, please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all with good friends and precious memories.
- Joe and Pat Parr, Savannah, GA
Patty, Please know my thoughts, prayers and heart are with you, Will, Allison and families. We know he is in a better place, but it is never easy to lose a loved one. Lots of love,
- Judy Green, Savannah, GA
Will,I send my sympathy to you and the entire family on the passing of your father.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Patty, Will, and Allison, We are so sad to read of your dear Dennis passing. Please know we are thinking of you all and love you very much.
- Bill and Claudia Curry, Savannah, Ga
Patty, Will, And Allison, I was so sorry to hear of Dennis passing away.We haven't seen ya'll in a while but have been your friend for over 40 years. I remember buying our first house from you and Dennis and him doing my taxes while eating South Dakota dried beef and having a few cocktails. Good memories. Nancy And I send our prayers and heartfelt thoughts to you all. s.
- Steve and Nancy Gill, Savannah, Ga
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope it is comforting to know that other people feel your loss also. Dennis did so much for his community and impacted the lives of all who knew him. He was a good man.
- Julia Missroon, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Ronning Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death. May fond memories of Dennis stay in your hearts.
- ch, Lawrenceville, ga
So sorry for your loss Uncle Dennis will be missed, thoughts and prayers are with you& your families
- doreen gebhart, watertown, sd
I had been associated with Dennis for the last year with the camellia group at Bonadventure. He was always a very hard worker and willing to share his knowledge. I enjoyed knowing him and will miss him very much. With deepest sympathy, Danae Goldberg
- Danae Goldberg, Savannah, GA
Patty and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dennis was not only a valuable Board member, but also such a special friend to my Melvin during our time at SCPS. His support and financial advice was so greatly appreciated. May God comfort each of you during the coming days.
- Sandra L. Charles, Eatonton, GA
To the Ronning Family - terribly sorry to hear about Dennis passing. I knew Dennis through our CPA group. His insightful and usually humorous contributions to our discussions were often the highlight of our group meetings. He was truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed. Prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
- Adrian Lyman, Detroit, Michigan
Our thoughts are with you, Patty, and we know that your strength will carry you through this difficult time. We wish we had known Dennis better. Linda and Allen
- Linda and Allen Blount, Savannah, GA
Patty, please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.Dennis was a good man. Andy and Cheryl
- Starr, Savannah, Georgia
Patty and family, we are sad to learn of the death of Dennis, please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all with good friends and precious memories.
- Joe and Pat Parr, Savannah, GA
Patty, Please know my thoughts, prayers and heart are with you, Will, Allison and families. We know he is in a better place, but it is never easy to lose a loved one. Lots of love,
- Judy Green, Savannah, GA
Will,I send my sympathy to you and the entire family on the passing of your father.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Patty, Will, and Allison, We are so sad to read of your dear Dennis passing. Please know we are thinking of you all and love you very much.
- Bill and Claudia Curry, Savannah, Ga
Patty, Will, And Allison, I was so sorry to hear of Dennis passing away.We haven't seen ya'll in a while but have been your friend for over 40 years. I remember buying our first house from you and Dennis and him doing my taxes while eating South Dakota dried beef and having a few cocktails. Good memories. Nancy And I send our prayers and heartfelt thoughts to you all. s.
- Steve and Nancy Gill, Savannah, Ga
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope it is comforting to know that other people feel your loss also. Dennis did so much for his community and impacted the lives of all who knew him. He was a good man.
- Julia Missroon, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Ronning Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death. May fond memories of Dennis stay in your hearts.
- ch, Lawrenceville, ga
So sorry for your loss Uncle Dennis will be missed, thoughts and prayers are with you& your families
- doreen gebhart, watertown, sd
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
