Roll Call Tribute

Ronnie Glen Skala 

August 22, 1959 - October 29, 2023 

Ronnie Glen Skala passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 29, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple, Texas, with Deacon Matt Hoelscher officiating. Visitation will be held prior at 9:00.

Ronnie was born on August 22, 1959 in Temple, Texas to Henry E. Skala, Sr. and Shirley Ann Meier Skala. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1977 and from Texas A&M University in 1981 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering.

He was employed with the USDA SCS/NRCS until his retirement in 2019. Afterward, he worked for the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board until April of 2023. He was an active member in the Greater Temple Area A&M Club and the Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge #47 of Seaton; St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Temple, Texas; and the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Rayland Skala and Henry E. Skala, Jr.

Survivors include Laura Skala; son Stephen Skala and wife, Alison and grandchildren Tommie Joseph, Matthew Lawrence and Nora Elizabeth, all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sister-in-law Jan Skala and nephew, Carson Skala and wife, Sheyanne all of Temple, Texas.

Memorials may be made to Dyess Grove Baptist Church, 10771 Stringtown Road, Temple, Texas 76501.