Ronald Alvin Erlwein
Ocean Pines

Ronald Alvin Erlwein, age 92, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Ron was born on July 20, 1932, in Seattle, Washington.  He was the son of the late Dewey Marion Erlwein, Sr. and Alwina Hedwig (Schreib) Erlwein.

After Ron graduated from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic and flight engineer.  He was in the Air Force during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  Ron retired from the Air Force in 1972 after 22 years of service.

Ron became a member of the American Legion Post 259 in Clinton, MD in 1974, and was a member for 50 years.  He was an Honorary Life Member and very involved in the American Legion.  He served four times as the Commander of Post 259.  Ron also attended the yearly American Legion Conference in Ocean City, MD.

Ron was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf with family and friends.  He also played golf in many tournaments.

Ron is survived by Vania, his wife of 31 years; son Brian, granddaughter Brijitte, grandson Ronald III, great-grandchildren Amanda, Anikka, Devin, and Mason, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis, son Ronald Jr., daughter Debra, sister Marion, and brothers Ted, Warren, Dewey Jr., and Bruce.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron’s name to The American Lung Association, PO Box 756, Osceola, WI  54020.

A funeral service was held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at 2 p.m., at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. The viewing was held from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.  Burial will take place at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham on Jan. 2, 2025, at 11:15 a.m.  Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.   Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.