Ronald R. Chase, 87, formerly of Rosenberg-Richmond, went home to his Maker on Jan 1, 2015, in Dallas, TX.


Ron was born Mar 8, 1927, in San Benito, TX to John S. Chase and Evalyn Pfeiffer. He grew up in Los Fresnos, TX. In the fall of 1944, Ron began attending Texas A&M in College Station, TX. In 1945, he enlisted into the US Navy & served as a 3rd class Petty Officer during World War II. After the war, Ron met and then married his lifelong sweetheart, Nancy Walker, on June 27, 1948, in Los Fresnos, TX. He returned to Texas A & M, graduating in June 1950, with a degree in Entomology, & remained a staunchly loyal & enthusiastic Aggie.


In 1955, Ron and Nancy moved to Rosenberg where they lived the next 40 years. They were members of the First United Methodist Church in Rosenberg for many, many years.


In 1963, Ron helped found & became President and CEO of Crescent Chemicals, Inc. in Rosenberg, TX, until he retired in 1984. Mr. Chase worked throughout his career in the agricultural chemical business.


Mr. Chase was a humble servant to his family, friends & business associates. He was widely regarded as a kind, generous and friendly man with a good sense of humor & a great handshake. Ron made friends wherever he went & never met a stranger. He loved to travel & enjoyed hunting as well as other outdoor activities. Ron was a Scottish Rite Mason & member of the Sons of the American Revolution.


Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 55 years, Nancy Chase, his son William R. Chase, formerly of Rosenberg, TX, and his brother Gene Chase. Mr. Chase is survived by his 3 loving daughters Carolyn Chase and husband Bob, of Austin TX; Barbara Fratto and husband John, of Lewisville TX; and Linda Nichols and husband Rob, of Dallas TX; grandchildren Clint, Dane, and Brent Chase, Christina Fratto and Stephanie Conklin; and 4 great grandchildren.


The family extends a special heartfelt thank you to the staff at Brookdale at Lake Highlands Assisted Living Facility, Dallas, TX, & to all other care providers for their tender, loving care of Mr. Chase.


A Memorial Service celebrating Mr. Chase's life will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, Jan 16, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church in Rosenberg. Burial will be in a private ceremony in Lampasas, TX, on Saturday Jan 17, 2015.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 - 7 PM Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.


In lieu of flowers & for those wishing, memorials may be made in Ron's name to the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation, PO Box 2800, College Station, TX 77841, or to the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Attn: Development, 2222 Welborn St, Dallas, TX 75219.


Condolence messages may be written for the Chase family at www.garmanycarden.com.


Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.