Frank Ronald (Ron) Kiesig Obituary (1945 - 2021)

Frank Ronald (Ron) Kiesig, 75, left this life on April 10, 2021 due to a severe stroke. Born June 4, 1945 in Salt Lake City to Ruth and Frank Kiesig. His siblings included an older brother David and sister Maryella. Four years later brought another brother, Richard, then the youngest sister, Gloria. He married Anita and had two cute daughters Kirstin and Nicole. (Later Divorced) Ronald graduated from Granite High School and continued his education at the University of Utah with a history degree in 1969 and an additional psychology degree in 1974. He completed several specialized training courses, including an Alcohol/Drug Certificate Training Program at the Graduate School of Social Work, University of Utah 1991. From 1978 to 1988 Ronald worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. After which he worked for Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office of Salt Lake for approximately twenty four years. First as the assistant manager from 1990 to 1993 and then as manager from 1993 until his retirement. Ronald loved nature and the great outdoors. He liked to spend time in activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed group retreats at Lava Hot Springs and delighted in the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery in Huntsville. He wrote in his many journals every single day. Here, he vividly described his innermost feelings, daily routines and reflections on his life. He was an avid reader and belonged to the Salt Lake City Mystery Book Club. Ronald struggled with addictions. However, he made great changes in his life and over time learned to help and mentor others. This dedication of effort, time and influence made an incredible difference in his own life and the lives of many others. He was clean for his last thirty two plus years. A special thanks for all of the medical staff and comfort care at the veteran’s hospital and the University of Utah, especially nurse Li in his last hours. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Frank Kiesig. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 11:00am. Jenkins Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah. The service will be live streamed on this obituary. Interment: Military honors @ 12:30 pm Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. In Lieu of Flowers, Ron would be happy with contributions to Alcoholics Anonymous. “I really do believe that it is kindness and love that makes the world a brighter, better place.” Excerpt from Ronald’s journal