Ronald Raesz Obituary

Ronald Glen Raesz passed away September 29, 2023 at his home in Dripping Springs, Texas. He was born July 12, 1960 in Temple, Texas. His mother, Val Friar, and father, David Raesz, welcomed him and his twin brother, Donnie Raesz, to join the family along with older brothers, Gary Raesz and David Raesz. He and his brothers attended Barton Hills Elementary, Cunningham Elementary, Bedichek Middle School, and graduated from Crockett High School in 1979. Along his journey he gained friendships that lasted through generations and broke his fair share of hearts as well. He was part of the 1976 Crockett Highschool City Champion Football Team. His first job was at The Rainbow Inn. When he began working with Moe Freed, Ronnie helped to get all his friends hired on as well. Ronnie went on to become a Master Tile Setter and Stone Mason, a successful businessman, a mentor and consultant, an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved to race motorcycles. Ronnie loved and lived as a warrior and a champion. He was ruthless, but also fair and honest. Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother, Val Friar; his father, David Raesz; his cousin, Tommy Friar; and his best friend, Lonnie Nelson. His name and legacy lives on through his brothers and nephews, Gary Raesz, G. W. Raesz, Cody Raesz, David Raesz, Adrian 'Ace' Raesz, Arron Raesz, Donnie Raesz, Stephen Raesz, and 'Lucky' Leo Raesz. He is also loved and respected by his in laws, and outlaws, that include Tom Riordan, LeeRay Waits, Jason Waits, Jordan Waits, Randy Waits, Ryan Waits, Vernon Friar, Micheal Friar, Joe Friar, Rod Farris, Johny Sanders, John Touchstone, Marly Touchstone, Zach Tochstone, and David Keifer. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Harrell Funeral Home of Austin. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the Harrell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Austin, Texas.