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Ronald G. Folke

April 6, 1938 — February 10, 2023

Ronald G. Folke, 84, of Georgetown, passed away at home Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. He was born April 6, 1938, in Stamford, Conn., the son of the late Herbert and Viola (Butler) Folke.


Ronald was a graduate of Milton High School in 1956. He was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Air Force. He was also an active member of the American Legion Post 8, where he served as a historian.


After retiring from Dupont with 30 years of service, he was an avid volunteer for the Old Courthouse and a member of the Georgetown Historical Society. He assisted his wife with the project of reading and documenting tombstones in Sussex County cemeteries. Anyone knowing Ronald knows he had many interests and talents.


In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers, Clayton and Lowell Folke, nephew Tyler Folke, his great nephew, Lee Folke, and great niece Amanda Haxton. He is survived by his loving wife, Thelma Short, of 59 years; son Lance (Christel); his grandchildren, Paige, Arielle, and Olivia; and numerous nieces and nephews.


A service will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Short Funeral Services, 609 East Market Street, Georgetown, where friends may call beginning at 12 pm. Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Georgetown Historical Society, 510 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE, 19947, or the American Legion Post 8, 12 Swain Ave., Georgetown, DE, 19947.


Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com


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