Ronald Dean Langston

Born: April 29, 1959 in Huntington Park, Calif.
Passed: April 29, 2024 in Eureka

Ron was a quiet man who enjoyed being a homebody. He did woodworking most of his life as a cabinet maker. As a hobby, he purchased older vehicles and restored them to re-sell. He was also an avid fisherman, loved gold panning, hiking trails, back-roading in his Jeep, playing his harmonica and spending time with his wife and their pets. Ron was known for his quick wit and distinctive humor.

After high school, Ron served in the Navy. He resided in Paradise, Calif., where he met his wife, Leanne, in 1997, and lived there until they were burned out in 2018 by the Camp Fire. They settled in Humboldt County, where Leanne had grown up, and due to Ron’s health conditions, he opted to retire, and they became 5th wheel dwellers and resided on the river bar in Rio Dell.

Those that knew him on social media enjoyed his unique satire! Despite his lone wolf demeanor, he made a huge impact on the people he interacted with and loved. He passed away on his 65th birthday.

Ron is predeceased by his brother, Micheal Sherman; his sister, Lequitta Langston; and his stepdad, Robert Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife, Leanne Langston; his daughter, Ariel Janko; 0his mother, Lila Wilson; and his dog, Coopie.

Ron’s arrangements were made at Goble’s Mortuary. In lieu of a funeral, a celebration of life will be planned later in the summer.

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