Ronnie Lee Divine was born on May 16th, 1950 to Lester and Viola of Pawnee, OK, who preceded him in passing.
He attended Shawnee schools and served two tours in Vietnam; where he earned a bronze star and a purple heart in the 9th Inf. Div. CoC 2/47 Mech. based at Camp Bearcat.
He met the love of his life on a blind date in Louisville, KY and they were married 2 months later, in November 1969. He was the consummate family man.
Working hard and playing hard to give his family great adventures. Upon his retirement from the Rexam Beverage Can Plant in OKC in 2002- with his wife by his side- they became Snowbirds and took to traveling by RV. He adored his children and especially his grand girls.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda of Yukon; son, Todd of OKC, and daughter, Nicki Tate and husband Johnnie of Mustang, and their girls, Chloe and Autumn.
Additional survivors include a sister, Linda West and husband George of Meeker; brother, Jerry Divine and wife Pam Moore, as well as his many nieces and nephews scattered to and fro. “Lord I love ya, and I trust ya, but I don’t wanna meet ya today.”
Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be signed at http://www.yandafuneral.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Yanda & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Yukon, OK.
