Ronald Edward Spielberger

Death date: Dec 26, 2015

Ronald “Ron” Spielberger, devoted husband, father, and professor, died unexpectedly on December 26, 2015 in Memphis, TN at the age of 74.Ron is survived by wife, Debbie, a daughter, Robin, and his dog, Bazelton, all of Memphis, TN Read Obituary

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Rebecca Wilson Mahmood

481w ago

I am so sorry to hear of this great and wonderful man’s passing. My deepest sympathy to his family. He was my mentor. His inspiration and guidance led me to become the person that I am today. I will miss him.

Sandra Hamer Smith

535w ago

So sorry to hear of your passing. You were always an inspiration to journalism students.

Gina Ritchey

535w ago

My heart is heavy hearing of this news. I am so very sorry. Robin, you both are in my prayers. He was an incredible man. I drove him crazy working w him at College Media Advisers, but he always took care of me. He would pack for the conventions chips, nuts and candy and I would take it out. He would get so mad at me. Then when he got there he would call and say, where’s the nuts and chips Gina? And I would say I didn’t know as I was eating them at my desk w you Robin and we would just laugh like crazy. I remember another time when our chairman (you know who u are) moved the copier right outside our office into our work room. I got so mad I went and told him about it. He had a fit. We had fun times that I will never forget. I will miss Ron Spielberger very much. You will never be forgotten.

Memorial Park

535w ago

Strength & Solace Spray was purchased for the family of Ronald Edward Spielberger.

Bill Brody

535w ago

I’ll always remember Ron Spielberger for two remarkable attributes. First, and most recognized among his peers, Ron had become what every mother wishes for her infant son. More than a gentleman, Ron was a gentle man; one of very few I’ve known over many years and a rarity in a world driven primarily by political correctness. Second, Ron’s memory was comparable to none, as evidenced by his unique filing system. Everything he expected to need appeared to be stacked at random over the top of what a seemingly disorderly desk. But Ron could reach out and retrieve documents at any moment with unerring accuracy. Among casual acquaintance, Ron probably was best known for his cluttered desk. Among colleagues and others who knew him well, Ron’s always warm demeanor and willingness to help with any problem under any and all circumstances were his outstanding characteristics. To say that Ron will be sorely missed would be gross understatement. His passing was a great loss to many and an even greater loss when viewed in context with the moral and ethical disaster which our contemporary world has become. Bill Brody

Jim

535w ago

Ron was one of the finest people I’ve ever known. When I was a member of the Department of Journalism he always helped me in any way he could, and no matter what I asked him to do he was enthusiastic, and threw himself Jiminto it. Other people would sometimes quibble about things, but never Ron. He always had a smile on his face and a positive outlook. I often, when I was department chair, would go down to his office and talk to him, frequently seeking his advice on one thing or another. He was always there, and always had the best perspective on things. I was truly saddened by his passing. I’ve always said that the greatest achievement of any person is to have a positive influence on another traveler on life’s road. He had a positive influence on many, many of us. Here in Montana, I look out at the lake with a light snowfall drifting down and pray for my old friend and colleague and his family.Jim Redmond, Professor Emeritus (Department of Journalism 1993-2008)

Robin

535w ago

In lieu of flowers, we are requesting that a donation be made to a Memorial Journalism Scholarship at the University of Memphis in my father’s name.Here is how one would give to the Professor Ron Spielberger Memorial Journalism Scholarship Fund:To make a gift, go to http://www.memphis.edu/give.When the page instructs you to “please designate your gift and specify the amount,” choose the “I would like to give to a fund not listed here” option and designate the gift to the fund by typing the following into the Designation box:Professor Ron Spielberger Memorial Journalism Scholarship.Thank you!-Robin and Debbie Spielberger

College Media Association Leadership, Me

535w ago

College Media Association Leadership, Members and Staff purchased the Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet for the family of Ronald Spielberger.

Greg

535w ago

Prof. Spielberger guided me through the journalism program back in the early 1980s. He set into motion standards that I use even today.I was suprised and pleased that he was there for my son as he finishes his degree this year!I hope this message is of some comfort because there were many others on which I’m sure he the same impression.

Memorial Park

535w ago

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Ronald Spielberger.

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(901) 445-8475

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