Ron Baus

rnSome are destined to succeed, others are determined. For Ron it was a little of both. An obscure Nixon Administration energy ruling lead Ron away from an electric company career and into the automotive world. He’d chart a course from lot attendant to owner of several successful dealerships including Spirit in Swedesboro and Jay Fisher Pontiac in Elmer. His drive was fueled by one thing: providing a comfortable life for his wife and kids. Ron was the physical embodiment of the art of the deal mixed with ADD.rnHis business interests weren’t confined to the dealerships. He also dabbled in real estate (for the thrill of negotiating rents) and raised four legged friends at his Shi-Tzu Zoo.rn As aggressive as his moves were in car dealing they paled in comparison to his charitable endeavors. He brought comfort to uncomfortable places. Ron would be first to knock on a cardboard box to offer the homeless a sandwich, a hug and his friendship . He thought nothing of leaving the dealerships for a month or two to help out at missions worldwide or rebuild after a hurricane. The Lord moved him to start Shield of Faith Ministries so that he could lend a helping hand to those on the rebound.rnHe lived life like there wasn’t a second to spare. There wasn’t a sporting event he didn’t have tickets for (and one for everyone else). His love of boating stretched from canoes to air boats. He collected everything from motorcycles to fire trucks.rnFlirtations in their Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood would lead to a 38 year marriage to Diane (nee Lazor). Verification that apples don’t fall far from trees can be seen in sons Ron Jr. (Susanna) and Michael (Jennifer) and daughter, Alyssa. In the presence of granddaughter Kaysie he was known to regress to his childhood years. He is survived by a sister, Katherine Close Valentino and a brother, Gary Laudenslager and was pre-deceased by siblings Richard V. Baus, Jane Baus and Barbara Giselle. rnCome celebrate 56 years of non stop adventure Wednesday 5:00 to 9:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am at Daley Life Celebration Studio where there will be a service at 11:00 am. Final Toast Lake Park Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Shield of Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 363 Swedesboro NJ 08085 will be appreciated. rnCome celebrate 56 years on the move Wednesday 5:00 tp 9:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am at Daley Life Celebration Studio where there will be a service at 11:00 am. Final Toast Lake Park Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Shield of Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 363 Swedesboro NJ 08085 will be appreciated. –