Ronald Arthur Shoop
March 11, 1941 – March 15, 2025
Ronald Arthur Shoop, born on March 11, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2025, in Deale, Maryland, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley Shoop of Deale, Maryland. He also leaves behind his children from a previous marriage: daughters Kimberly Flowers (Stephen) of Geneva, Florida; Christine Sholly (late husband Jeff) of Princess Anne, Maryland; Brenda Shoop of Newark, Delaware; and son Ronald Shoop II (Judy) of Millsboro, Delaware. Additionally, he is survived by his stepdaughter Colleen Cano (Louie) of Deale, Maryland; stepson Joe Penn (Diana) of Broomes Island, Maryland; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends.
He is also survived by his sisters Gretchen Whitman of Salem, Ohio, and Cathie DeFazio of Lisbon, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Alma Shoop (Hopper Spanbauer), sister Doris Yeagley, and half-siblings Frank Spanbauer, Robert Spanbauer, Charles Shoop, Bill Shoop, and Dorothy Long.
A proud member of the Salem High School Class of 1959, Ronald embarked on a distinguished career in the United States Navy shortly after graduation. As a deep-sea diver and instructor, he achieved the distinguished rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) before retiring in 1980. His military service was a source of immense pride, reflected in the numerous awards and medals he earned throughout his career. His love for the water remained a constant in his life, and even after retirement, he could often be found kayaking or paddle boarding in search of fossils.
Ronald had a passion for golf and running. He took great pride in the medals he earned from numerous marathons. His insatiable curiosity and deep love for learning were evident to all who knew him. His captivating stories about his life and time in the Navy will be fondly remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ronald’s legacy is one of service, dedication, and love for his family. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald’s name may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Cares at the address and link below.
Visitation
Services
- Military Honors
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1:00 PM
Interment
Contributions
Gilchrist Hospice
11311 McCormick Road
Suite 350
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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18 Mar 2025
7:09pm
Aunt Shirley, So sorry to hear of Uncle Ron’s passing. Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lorraine Shoop Doonan and Brian Doonan
City
Simsbury
State
CT
18 Mar 2025
7:10pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Ronnie’s passing. My condolences to Aunt Shirley and the rest of the family.
City
Salem
State
Ohio
18 Mar 2025
8:05pm
Our sincere sympathy to the Shoop family. Bob and Judy Doughty
City
Millsboro
State
DE
19 Mar 2025
11:25am
Our condolences go out to the Shoop family. He’ll always be remembered. Ron was a neighborhood friend of Wade’s growing up. They were rival neighborhood gangs. Lol I was a SHS Class of 59 friend. I knew him to be a kind and gentle man. RIP, Ron Wade and Gail Greenisen
City
Germantown
State
WI
19 Mar 2025
7:20pm
Shirley, so sorry for your loss of Ron. He was a great man. Our condolences go out to you and the family.
Treva and John Etchison
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Maryland
21 Mar 2025
12:41pm
Tony and Mary Iagnemmo
Mary and I are so sorry for your loss. Ron told wonderful stories of his kayaking adventures and his perch fishing off the pier. He truly enjoyed his life and left a lasting legacy in our hearts. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
City
St. Inigoes
State
Maryland
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Aunt Shirley, So sorry to hear of Uncle Ron’s passing. Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lorraine Shoop Doonan and Brian Doonan
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Ronnie’s passing. My condolences to Aunt Shirley and the rest of the family.
Our sincere sympathy to the Shoop family. Bob and Judy Doughty
Our condolences go out to the Shoop family. He’ll always be remembered. Ron was a neighborhood friend of Wade’s growing up. They were rival neighborhood gangs. Lol I was a SHS Class of 59 friend. I knew him to be a kind and gentle man. RIP, Ron Wade and Gail Greenisen
Shirley, so sorry for your loss of Ron. He was a great man. Our condolences go out to you and the family.
Treva and John Etchison
Tony and Mary Iagnemmo
Mary and I are so sorry for your loss. Ron told wonderful stories of his kayaking adventures and his perch fishing off the pier. He truly enjoyed his life and left a lasting legacy in our hearts. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.