Ronald Stinnett

Stinnett Ronald F. Stinnett, PhD, 74, of Blisswood Drive, passed away in Ludlow, MA on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. Born in Cleveland, TN October 16, 1929, he was the son of Lillian (McNeely) and the late Owen E. Stinnett. He attended high school in Madison, ME and graduated from high school in Cortland, NY. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of NY, Cortland and received his post graduate degrees including a PhD in Communications and also a PhD in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. He was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Delta Psi Omega. He was also listed in Who's Who in American Colleges. He began his teaching career at Cazenovia Central School and Junior College at Cazenovia, NY. Additionally, he was Assistant Football Coach and Professor at the University of Minnesota, a professor at the University of Massachusetts and most recently at Holyoke Community College. A staunch democrat, Dr. Stinnett was very passionate about political issues. He worked with Hubert H. Humphrey on his senatorial campaign in MN & followed him to the White House as his Assistant to the Vice President during his term. Ron was an advocate for medicare and civil rights and was recently recognized by Senator Ted Kennedy for co-authoring the medicare bill. He worked as campaign director and fund raiser for former mayor Sandy Keith of Minneapolis. He also was the author of two books, "Recount" and "Democrats, Dinner and Dollars" and was currently working on another book. Dr. Stinnett enjoyed traveling with his family. He was an avid Patriots and Red Sox Fan. Dr. Stinnett is survived by his mother, Lillian Stinnett of Ludlow, MA; his five loving children, Barbara Dean Stinnett of St. Louis Park, MN, Debora Jean Nelson of Oshkosh, WI, Ronald F. Stinnett, Jr. of Northfield, MN, Sean Lee Stinnett of North Oaks, MN and Kevin Vaughn Stinnett of St. Louis Park, MN; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, Owen E. Stinnett; a brother, Gene E. Stinnett; and a sister, Barbara Dean Stinnett. Interment will take place in Tennessee. Funeral service Monday, February 23, 12:30 PM, with visitation one hour prior to service at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel W. 50th St. & Hwy. 100 952-920-3996

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Ronald Stinnett

February 22, 2004

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Ronald Stinnett

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