Ronald Gene Schlegel passed away on January 7, 2025 at age 88. He is the beloved husband of 37 years to Charlotte Mills Schlegel. Ron was a lifelong resident of Shelton, Connecticut, born on September 3, 1936, to Walter and Dorothy Lyon Schlegel.
He graduated from Shelton High School, completed a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Connecticut, a Masters from the University of New Haven, and a Masters in Engineering Dynamics from Yale University.
He had a long and rewarding career as an engineering manager at Sikorsky Aircraft for 43 years. He was an active member of the Sikorsky Ski Club and Sikorsky Archives.
He was a former member of Salem Lutheran Church choir and a recent member of Huntington Congregational Church.
Ron was an accomplished saxophone player and published author of a poetry book. He enjoyed skiing, traveling, tennis, music & reading. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially being a beloved “Grampy” to his 6 grandchildren.
In addition to wife Charotte, he is also surived by his son Peter Schlegel, daughters Kristen (Mike) Wampold and Allison Bieri, and his grandchildren: Hannah, Emily, Caroline, and William Haaijer, and Benjamin and Grace Bieri. He was predeceased by his son, Kenneth Schlegel, and his brothers, Walter and Ed Schlegel.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to Huntington Congregational Church at 19 Church St., Shelton, Ct 06484.
The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be extended at www.riverviewfh.com.
