Ron Florkowski

Ron Florkowski, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2023 at the age of 64…or at least we think he did. He may have just tricked us so he could finally sail away and live out his nautical dream.

He leaves behind his siblings, Roger (Camille) Florkowski and Rosemary Bennett (Florkowski); his wife of 40 years (39 years too long), Tamara Florkowski (Dotson); his children, Tyler, Brint, and Savannah Florkowski; that damn dog, and his impressive collection of Vans & hats. 

Ron was born on June 14, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School (1976) and Toledo University with a degree in Music Education. Although he didn’t share much about his education, we suspect he enjoyed the musical part of it. 

Being active in music his whole life, he started a wedding band (Tamaron) in Toledo with his wife and was in multiple polka bands. For the past 28 years, he has worked at Central Instrument Company (Music & Arts) as an instrument repair technician and most recently enjoyed playing bass in two local groups: Western Reserve Big Band and Blue Fiasco. His heart may not have been able to keep a beat, but we know that he sure could. 

His hobbies included: selling tiny items on Ebay, sleeping in his chair and Snuggie, harassing his children, being slightly politically incorrect, trying to buy a boat, eating food he shouldn’t, wiping food off his face and clothes, and walking that dog his wife wanted while befriending every neighbor and dog.

Ron never took life too seriously and we know that he wouldn’t want that to change.

At this time, memorial services are being planned and will be announced at a later date.

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