Ronny Lee Dlouhy

Ronny Dlouhy “R.D.”, 64, of Taylor, Texas, reunited with his eldest son, Shannon Dale, on Monday, July 16, 2012.

He was born August 19, 1947 to Benjamin “Bennie” Sr. and Emma Marie (Heinzke) Dlouhy in Taylor, Texas. Ronny was the oldest of 12 children. As the oldest, he took care of his siblings growing up and was protective of them even into adulthood. Ronny married the love of his life, Linda (Mazoch) Dlouhy on January 6, 1968. They had their boy generation of children with Shannon born first, and soon after came Shawn. Ten years later his girl generation of children arrived, with Shala being born, shortly followed by his youngest, Shelly.

Ronny was drafted to the United States Army in 1967. In his early years, he worked with his father and brothers at Dlouhy Sheet Metal. Shortly afterwards, he established Dlouhy Steel Fabrication where he worked until his passing. He was a member of the Taylor Rodeo Association and Knights of Columbus.

R.D. was an exceptionally unique person. He had a deep love for his children, grandchildren, and family. R.D. never met a stranger, and his personality was one that brought smiles and laughter to all who knew him. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. He loved cooking, swimming, hunting, fishing, and camping, especially with his immediate family. Most of all, he adored and loved his four grandchildren. His homemade chicken noodle soup will be intensely missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Sr. and Marie Dlouhy; eldest son Shannon Dale Dlouhy; brother Johnny “JD” Dlouhy, uncle Nelson Muller, niece Jessica Wilson-Beatty, and father-in-law Willie Mazoch.

Ronny is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda; his children Shawn and wife Sandy Dlouhy, Shala and husband Scott Raesz, Shelly and husband Jason Moldenhour; his grandchildren Shane Dlouhy, Cooper Raesz, Brooklyn Moldenhour, and Shaylee Dlouhy; his siblings Sandra Montoya-Leaf of Virginia, Patricia Dusek of Temple, Nancy and husband John Stacy of Taylor; Bennie Dlouhy Jr. of Taylor, Bobby and wife Vanita Dlouhy of Houston, Marilyn Wilson of Morgan’s Point Resort, Randell and wife Tina Dlouhy of Taylor, Sherri Dlouhy of Morgan’s Point Resort, Darwin Dlouhy of Taylor, and Sheila Dlouhy of Round Rock; mother-in-law Minnie Mazoch of Granger; brother-in-law Larry and wife Debbie Mazoch of Granger; sister-in-law Barbara Bunge; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be 6 PM Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home, with a Rosary following at 7 PM. Celebration of Life Services will be at 10 AM on Friday, July 20, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor.

Pallbearers will be Scott Raesz, Jason Moldenhour, Bennie Dlouhy Jr, Bobby Dlouhy, Randell Dlouhy, Darwin Dlouhy, Carol Bachmeyer, Larry Cervenka, John Lawhon, John Hansen, and Timmy Byers.

The family would like to extend a very special thanks to family and friends, the Taylor Police Department, Providence Funeral Home, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and the SPJST Lodge 29.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ronny Dlouhy Memorial at City National Bank, Taylor, Texas 76574.