Passing of Ronn 'Skip' Prokop
August 30, 2017
I'm sad to inform you that Ronn 'Skip' Prokop passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Ronn was a snare drummer with Preston Scout House and, then, the Toronto Optimists. Ronn left the Optimists after the 1963 season to pursue a career in music. He was also a founding member of the groups 'The Paupers' and 'Lighthouse'. Ronn will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation for Ronn
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Unless you were a close friend it is probably best to go to the visitation.
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Visitations have been scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 and 9 p.m., at the Kebbel Funeral Home, 119 Talbot St. E., in Alymer.
Funeral Service for Ronn
- Close friends and family are invited to the funeral service
- A funeral service for Prokop, who died Wednesday at the age 73, has been scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Aylmer Evangelical Missionary Church, 600 Talbot St. W., in Aylmer.
- Google map to Aylmer Evangelical Missionary Church
Publish Obituary for Ronn
Prokop, Ronald ‘Skip' of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in his 74th year. Beloved husband to Tracy (Beauvais) Prokop. Devoted father of Shannon Prokop (Bill) of St. Thomas, Cassandra Prokop of London and Jamie Prokop (Hannah) of Brantford. Dear grandfather of Gina. Loving step-father of Paul Vande Pol and Jeffrey Vande Pol. Predeceased by sister Darlene. Uncle to Quin (Curtis) and great uncle to Kayleigh, Jameson and McKenna. He was the founder and driving force behind the internationally acclaimed group 'Lighthouse.' Born in Hamilton on December 13, 1943 and was predeceased by his parents Harry and Janet (McConnell) Prokop. Friends may call at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Close friends and family are invited to the funeral service at the Aylmer Missionary Church on Wednesday, September 06, 2017 at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow. Donations to the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.