by Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com editor,
Longtime Mount Vernon radio personality Ron Staats passed away today. His son, Rod, posted the sad news on his Facebook page Monday night.
I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to work with Ron over the years at WMVO/WQIO. He worked in radio for more than 40 years. Ron loved his family and the Mount Vernon/Knox County community and will be deeply missed.
Not only was Ron heard on the local airwaves for decades, but he was heavily involved in the community. Some of his activities included the Food for the Hungry drive, Ohio Junior Miss, The Knox County Fair Board. He received awards from many organizations including the Knox County Chamber of Commerce and the Knox County Exchange Club.
Rest in peace, Ron. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Ron was 71 years old.
Feel free to post your memories of Ron on the Knox Pages Forum.
