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Milford, Delaware
Ronald B. Street was the son of the late Pearl "Florine" Daisey and Elmer R. Street formerly of Harbeson, DE united in holy matrimony on July 18, 1939. Ronald, one of three born on July 28, 1953, in Milford, Delaware were identified as the first set of triplets born in Delaware; the triplets were Ronald, Ruth and Robert. Ronald peacefully departed this life as a resident of Ellendale, Delaware on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Growing up Ronald was very active by the age of eight, he was driving the tractor and preparing the fields for planting cucumbers and corn. While in high school Ronald did participate in sports, winning various awards for track and field. He played his hand at football but due to a bad injury to his knee he could no longer play. Ronald went on to graduate from Milford High School Class of 1971.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Milton, Delaware and sang in the choir. One of his favorite songs was "One Day at a Time". For over 40 years he was a truck driver, where most of his employment was with Perdue Poultry Company. Ronald had a love for country music, his favorite artist were Charley Pride and Johnny Cash. His hobby was drawing tractors and trucks. Towards the end of his life, he discovered carpentry was his hidden talent and began building, several bird houses, a doghouse and then a shed.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his siblings: Felicia (Street) Sammons, Lottie M. Street, Edith (Street) Harmon, Pearl B. (Street) Burks, Marian M. Street, Carlos Street, Benjamin A. Street, Vernon A. Daisey, Escuss E. Street, Harold C. Street, Lawrence E. Street, Curtis E. Street, Robert C. Street, Wildon A. Street, Elmer "Everett" Street, Paul E. Street, Richard C. Street and William H. Daisey.
Ronald is survived by his children Leonardo Street and Rhonda Street, his former wife, Betty Jean Davis, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, siblings: Charles Street, Roy Street, Nolan Street, Newlin Street, Nathan Street, Garciel Street, Victor Street, Carl Street, Margaret "Tillie Harris, Merle Iannuzzi and Ruth Street. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Arrangements by McPherson Funeral Services, Inc