Vallecito, CA…Ronnie William Anderson, age 67, of Vallecito, CA, passed away on June 22, 2023, from an accident while gathering cattle. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Calaveras County and lived in the same house in Vallecito since his marriage in 1979. He worked in the sheetrock and timber industries, worked for Ford Construction, was a farrier, and retired from Caltrans after 25 years, having first worked on the snow crew, the tree crew, and finished on the road maintenance crew.
Ronnie’s passions in life were his family, hunting, packing hunters in and out of Kennedy Meadows, and cowboying with local ranchers such as the Whittle, Wooster, and Joses Families to name a few. He also loved and cared for every single one of his many dogs. Ronnie was known for his quick wit, infectious laugh, and giving nature. He was always lending a helping hand and making those around him smile.
Ronnie was a member of the Angels Gun Club, the Calaveras County Cattlemen’s Assoc., the Calaveras County Jr. Livestock Boosters, the Calaveras County Friends of the Fair, and an active member of the arena committee for the Calaveras County Frog Jump. After his retirement, he became a member of the Morning McDonald’s Coffee Committee in Angels Camp.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents Albert (Tudie) & Joanne Anderson. He is survived by his wife Cathy of 44 years; his three children, Ace (Amanda) Anderson, Shannon (Charlie) Martin, and Lisa (Adam) Saul; his seven grandchildren, Gracie, Cash & Lane Anderson, Minton & Kennedy Martin, and Avery & Archer Saul. In addition, he is survived by his two sisters, Cheryl Stanesic & Cindi Leonard; his nieces Barbie Scott & Doni Toledo; his nephew Jeremy Leonard. Ronnie leaves behind many other cherished relatives and friends.
Ronnie’s services will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 4:00pm at the Spanish R Ranch, 2922 Kentucky Placer Mine Road, Angels Camp. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Ronnie Anderson, can be made to Team Angels Youth Shooting, PO Box 1040, Altaville, CA 95221.