Ron Boltz

Ron Boltz of Novato, Calif., died on March 13, 2008.

Born in Omaha, Neb., Ron was a television and radio announcer for the past 31 years for KTVU (Channel 2) in the San Francisco Bay Area, and for 17 years he was the primary promotion voice for the highest rated independent TV station in Los Angeles, KTLA (Channel 5).

He was also the radio spokesman for Mervyn's department stores, recording over 4000 commercials and numerous voiceovers.

He served in the U.S. Army, attended St. Mark Church and was a member of Grace Cathedral Choir in San Francisco. With his wife, Irene, he attended St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Novato.

He was a classical pianist and was a member of Broadcast Legends. He and Irene Boltz were married for 34 years.

In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his brother, Harley; aunts; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law. Preceded in death by his mother and father.