Ronald N. Yeaple
Canandaigua—It is with deep love that we share the passing of Ronald N. Yeaple, age 91, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Ron was born on April 14, 1935, the only child of M. Ray and Hazel (Hart) Yeaple, in Rochester, New York. Ron was a graduate of Cornell University (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Master of Electrical Engineering) and the University of Rochester (Master of Business Administration, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering–Biomedical).
President and CEO of Yeaple Corporation, Ron held seven patents in acoustics, biomedical instrumentation, and electronic publishing. He published four books on management as well as numerous publications on biomedical engineering.
At the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, Ron served as Associate Dean for seven years. Prior to this, Ron was Executive Professor of Marketing and Business Policy at the University of Rochester for twenty-six years. He was a four-time recipient of the school’s Superior Teaching Award.
His early career included positions as Executive Vice President of Sybron Corporation’s Ritter Division, Manufacturing Program Manager at Xerox Corporation, and Product Manager of Consumer Products for Stromberg-Carlson (General Dynamics).
In April 1961, at the age of 26, Ron was hired by Jacqueline Kennedy to design and install the first stereo system in the Oval Living Room of the White House.
Ron valued the importance of education and was always eager to talk to the younger generation about their future career plans. In addition, Ron was a talented pianist, having studied at the Eastman School of Music.
A steadfast and loving husband, Ron taught his children the importance of family and faith. His pride and joy was truly his family. As Proverbs 20:7 states, “The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.”
Ron is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beverly (Fox) Yeaple; children, David (Deborah) Yeaple, Susan Yeaple, Jodie (Eric) Gunther, and Annie (Dale) Klein; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ron was predeceased by his parents.
Honoring Ron’s wishes, graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery in Canandaigua will be private.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the loving and compassionate care provided by the doctors and staff at Thompson Hospital.
Memorial contributions in Ron Yeaple’s name can be made online to the FF Thompson Foundation Annual Fund or by mail to: FF Thompson Foundation Inc. Gift and Donor Records, PO Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627-0032.