Ronald Gene Prothe, age 64, passed peacefully on October 6, 2020. He was the first born to Roger and Clarene Prothe on June 3, 1956 in Paola, Kansas. He married the love of life, Brenda Prothe, on June 10, 1978 in Paola, Kansas. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church where he was confirmed on April 26, 1970. He graduated from Paola High School in 1974 and from Pittsburg State University in 1976.
Ron began working for Westinghouse Electric in Kansas City in 1982 as a contractor performing project administration and purchasing activities. In 1987 he was hired as a Field Service Engineer and most recently the Alliance Service Manager for the Entergy and Exelon Fossil Alliances at Siemens. His group was responsible for the installation and service of fossil powerplants through the Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas, & Eastern PA. Ron was passionate about project management and has been an instructor in the project management training program for many years.
Ron is proceeded in death by his wife Brenda Prothe and his brother Scott Prothe. He is survived by his parents Roger and Clarene Prothe, his sister LeAnne Larsen (Jeff), sister-in-law Kelly Prothe. His three children: daughters Erin Durso-Johnson (Josh) and Whitney Petersen (Presten), and son Tanner Prothe, sister-in-Law Jody Penn (Bob) and his 5 grandchildren: Katelyn, Madison, Olivia, Donovan, and Walker.
Ron would best be described as a loyal friend, a dedicated employee, and an avid gardener. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and son. He enjoyed coaching soccer, working football games at Turner Stadium, spoiling his grandchildren and playing with his dog Chance.
May his memory live on through his many friends and family.