Ronald Keith Laux

Ronald K. Laux, 84, of Corvallis died November 17th at home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Toledo, Oregon to Anthony and Irma Laux (Smith). Ron moved to Corvallis when he was in junior high and graduated from Corvallis High in 1948. Ron and Marilee were married in 1952 and they just celebrated 62 years of marriage in October. Ron worked as a timber faller for a number of years. He enjoyed the hard work in the out of doors but realized after losing some friends to logging accidents that he should find a safer line of work. Ron joined Fred’s Saw Shop in 1961 and shortly after became one of the country’s first dealers of Honda motorcycles. In time, the business changed to Fred’s Honda of which he was sole owner of at the time of his passing. Ron was a Corvallis Elk’s Club member for 50 years and was on the planning committee for the Elks Rifle Range. Throughout his life, Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman. His fondest memories were hunting, fishing and motorcycle riding with his family. He made yearly visits to his son’s home in Alaska to fish or hunt. He was successful not only in catching countless salmon and halibut, but in forging lifelong memories. He loved to share his Alaska stories with everyone and his children and grandchildren were blessed to be able to help create many lasting memories. His last summer was spent with his children fishing at Diamond Lake and Odell Lake. Ron was a fun loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was quick to laugh or tease, but had a soft heart that forced a tear to his eye from time to time as well. His sense of humor and love for life are the most precious inheritance imaginable. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Irma Laux and his two brothers Raymond Laux and Norman Laux. He is survived by his wife Marilee Laux, son Michael Laux (Carrie) and daughters Carolea Elledge (Mark) and Le’anne Laux (Tim); two grandchildren Lindsay Laux-Pittman (Trevor), Matthew Laux (Eliana) ; and two great grandchildren Alex and Kelsie. Upon Ron’s request a private family service was held on Monday November 24th. Please leave your thoughts and memories for the family at www.mchenryfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be given to Benton Hospice or Corvallis Elk’s Children’s Eye Clinic. Donation can be sent to McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th, Corvallis, OR 97330.

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Ronald Keith Laux

January 30, 1930 - November 17, 2014