Ronald N. Stack, 70, Real Estate Broker

Mr. Stack was born, May 30, 1934 in Cleveland and had lived in Sheffield Lake the past 13 years.

Mr. Stack was a Real Estate Broker, Mortgage Banker and owner of Stack Realty in Hinckley, during the 1960s and 70s and then owner of New Partners Mortgage Company in Westlake since 1987. He retired in 2003.

Mr. Stack was a graduate of Holy Name High School, Cleveland in 1952, where he played football and continued to active with the alumni lunch group. He graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelors or Science and Commerce in 1959. While at OU he was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and continued to be active after graduating. It was OU that he met his wife, Sally. He had served in the Army Reserves.

While in Hinckley, Mr. Stack was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church and in Sheffield Lake he was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He also enjoyed visiting other churches.

He was a member of the Hinckley Voters League, and was active with Hinckley Buzzard Day. Mr. Stack was active in many professional organizations including, Past President of the Medina County Board of Realtors, Cleveland Area Board of Realtors, the Graduate Real Estate Institute and several investment clubs. He was also a member of the Irish Heritage Club in Avon Lake.

Mr. Stack was a regular blood donor. He enjoyed jogging and walks with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed Lake Erie. He had an interest in genealogy and followed the stock market. He enjoyed travel especially a trip taken to Europe. Mr. Stack appeared as an extra in the Disney Movie, "It's Tough to be a Bird" where he can be seen flipping pancakes.

He was described by his family as generous, fun, laid back, jolly, friendly, hard working, trusting and helpful.

Mr. Stack is survived by his wife of 44 years: Sally L. (nee Glasco) whom he married, October 1, 1960. Other survivors include two daughters, Katherine Ann Stack (Peter A. Russell) of Strongsville and Susan Stack Nye (Charles) of Westlake; a son David J. Stack of Ohio City, Cleveland; two grandchildren Allison Stack Russell and Devin Stack Russell; and a sister, Carole Kowalski of Marco Island, Fla. and formerly of Westlake.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Reynold J. and Silvia B. (nee Prusha) Stack and a brother: Lawrence S. Stack.

Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., Avon Lake, Sunday, October 10 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. All Funeral Services will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 521 Harris Rd. Sheffield Lake, Monday, October 11 at 1 p.m. Fr. Stephen Shields of the church will officiate. Cremation will be by Busch Crematory. Memorial Contributions may be forwarded to the Salvation Army Camp Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6538 Cleveland, 44101-1538.

For more information, to view an on-line memorial or to send a condolence, go to www.buschfuneral.com.