Ronald A. Haller

Ronald Andrew Haller, of Lake St Louis, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of LaVerne Haller; cherished son of the late Andrew and Josephine Haller. Devoted father of Stephen (Christiana) Haller and Michelle (Edwin Garcia-Cuevas) McKenzie; loving grandfather of Clare, Mary, Vivian, Emily, Lydia, Andrew, Colette, Therese, Aedán, Aurora, and Rosalie; dear brother of Richard Haller and Kathi (Jerry) Olson. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brandon McKenzie. 

Ron attended the University of Arizona earning his B.A. in Psychology, DePaul University, Auburn University earning his M.Ed., and Trinity University earning his M.S. He was a healthcare administrator for his whole life. Ron started his career in rehabilitation with Easter Seals and Goodwill of America. After receiving his Masters in Healthcare Administration from Trinity University, Ron became Administrative Officer, Spinal Cord Injury, at the VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA. He then transitioned into patient satisfaction consulting, founding his own firm, Quality Focus Resources, Inc. Ron, opened Quest Books, a community book store in San Juan Capistrano where parents and children had an opportunity to share their reading experiences. In retirement Ron kept busy by developing a new business, Holy Site Tours, which specialized in organizing pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Europe, and Marian Shrines. He was a member of Rotary Club International, Orange, CA Club, and he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow for his work advocating polio eradication in Zimbabwe, Africa. As part of Ron’s efforts, he spearheaded the founding of a needed medical clinic and the purchase of essential, offroad vehicles for the medical care teams to reach remote villages. Ron had a special gift of connecting with people and seeing the value in all from every walk of life. He grew up golfing with his dad, brother, and neighborhood friends, and he loved to fish. He was a Third Order Carmelite, OCDS. Ron was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Dardenne and had a great devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux and to Carmelite spirituality. Ron was dearly loved by all who knew him. 

The family, would like to express Appreciation, Gratitude and Heartfelt Thanks to the Mercy Healthcare team who provided excellent patient care during Ron's illness and was their with him in his journey to eternity. In preparation for Ron's journey to eternity and into the Hands of God, we would also like to express Appreciation, Gratitude and Heartfelt Thanks to the Immaculate Conception Dardenne Pastoral team, especially, Msgr. Ted Wojcicki, Rev. Mitchell Baer, Rev. Christopher Smith and Rev. Tom Wissler, who answered every call on his journey and the ICD staff and parishioners who provided endless kindnesses and prayers.

Memorials may be made in Ron's name to the Carmel of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph, Fairfield, PA.