Ronald "Ron" Paul Halvorsen, II

Ronald “Ron” Paul Halvorsen, II, 59, of High Point, formerly of Asheville, passed away, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 14, 1964 in Madison, WI. In childhood, Ron attended the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy in Bay Hill, FL, and was an exceptional golfer throughout his life. He was also remarkably talented in other sports including darts, tennis, disc golf, bowling, and skiing.

Ron attended the University of Texas at Austin where he met the love of his life and wife of 35 years. He later attended Southern New Hampshire University, and obtained his Master’s degree. Ron was known as a kind, compassionate, intelligent, and extremely generous person. He was an avid reader and was knowledgeable in many subjects. A true boy scout at heart, he was always prepared for challenges in life. He had an adventurous spirit and traveled extensively with his wife.

Ron’s main focus in life was his family. Together with his wife, Patty, they raised 2 children, John and Jeannie. He instilled in them the values of dedication, compassion, and love. Ron was also a proud grandfather of his 3 grandsons, Henry, Dean, and Roman.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, John Halvorsen, and survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Halvorsen; his son and daughter-in-law, John Halvorsen, II, and Lena Ee; his daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie and Michael Berg; his grandsons, Henry and Dean Halvorsen, and Roman Berg; his mother, Karen Pasquale; and his sisters, Deborah Gidney and Susan Butler.

A service of remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home for visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford.

Condolences may be left on this page or on Mr. Halvorsen’s page on the Cumby Family Funeral Service site.