Ronald Charles Wooster, 78, of Vero Beach, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2015.
He is survived by his devoted wife, the love of his life of 40 years, Kathleen Wooster; and his sister Sharon Selinski of Newberry Park, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his brother Darrel Wooster of Bayville, N.J.
Wooster and his wife moved to Vero Beach in 2002 coming from Boca Raton where they lived for over 25 years. Wooster was born in Jersey City, N.J. and was raised in Lyndhurst, N.J. He served in the United States Navy and then attended Newark College of Engineering in New Jersey, where he earned two associate degrees.
While attending NCE, he worked for architectural firms and then became a project manager in the commercial construction industry. He obtained his Florida general construction license in 1977 and remained in upper management of general construction firms until his retirement in 2001. In retirement, Wooster enjoyed his woodworking crafts, making canoe lamps, cork trivets, and home improvement projects.
A memorial service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach on April 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607. Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
