Ronnie Dean Widner, 70, of Bella Vista, AR passed away on October 12, 2025. He was born in Advance, Missouri on October 1, 1955, to Charles Widner and Margie (Casey) Widner.

Ronnie grew up on a small farm near Fairdealing, Missouri and graduated from Doniphan Senior High School in 1973. He attended the University of Missouri-Rolla and earned his B.S. in Chemistry in 1977 and his M.S. in Chemistry in 1979.

On February 1, 1980, he was hired by Benjamin Moore & Co. in St. Louis as a quality control chemist. He progressed through the company through promotions and transfers to Denver, Los Angeles, and New Jersey, becoming Corporate Director of Manufacturing & Transportation and retiring in 2013.

In 1986 he married the love of his life, Beverly Brown in Claremont, CA. In 1990 Beverly gave birth to triplets, Benjamin, Sarah, & Elizabeth.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; and son, Benjamin.

He is survived by his daughters, Sarah (Jose) Garcia of Anaheim, CA and Elizabeth Widner of Bella Vista AR; grandson, Robin Garcia; his brother, Gary (Geytha) Widner of Springfield, IL; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bella Vista Funeral Home, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR, followed by a celebration of life at 12:00 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.