Obituary: Dr. Ronald Wand

Dr. Ronald Wand, 81, died on March 19, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga., leaving a hole in the hearts of the family, friends and patients who knew and loved him.
The world is less bright and kind after the loss of Ron, a dedicated dentist, husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. He was deeply connected to his family, unconditionally loving and a larger-than-life light to everyone who knew him.

Ron was born on March 3, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisc., to Gustav and Rose Wand. He earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University and went on to complete dental school at Marquette. Ron proudly served as a dentist in the United States Army before establishing his dental practice and dedicating his time to helping others through volunteer dental work.

The world was a better place with Ron in it. He captured our hearts through his ability to connect with everyone and he captured the world through his photography, a hobby and passion he loved deeply. He was an avid baseball fan, following the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta, rarely missing a game. Above all, his family was everything to him.

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Ron’s legacy is shaped by his loving wife Linda, who he married on Nov. 3, 1990, and spent more than 34 wonderful years with.

Along with his wife, Linda, Ron is survived by his sister, Paulette, his children, Jennifer, Jeff (Elena), Josh (Alyssa), Debra (Mark), and David (Monica), and his grandchildren, Ali (Xan), Micah (Taylor), Jaren, Simon, Levi, Jaeden, Hudson, Asher, Hannah and Jared.

A funeral service was held on March 20, 2025, at 12 p.m., at Arlington Cemetery. Shiva was held at the Wands’ home, 870 Waddington Court, on March 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Friday, March 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Wand family home.

It may be quite simple, but now that it’s done, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words how wonderful life was while you were in the world.