Dr. Ronald Joel Glasser Obituary (1939 - 2022)

Dr. Ronald J. Glasser, age 83 of St. Louis Park, died August 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Ann Glasser and brother, Jack. Survived by his companion, Joy Glasser; step-children, Rachel, Benjamin and Aaron Silberman; niece, Andria Glasser DAs (Sumit) and great nieces, Shira and Shiva. After graduating with his medical degree from Johns Hopkins, Ron was drafted into the Army where he served as a physician in Japan during the Vietnam war. As a result of his experiences, he wrote the best-selling book 365 Days, which is still considered to be one of the most important books about the Vietnam war. Ron left the Army, but the Army never left Ron. He maintained his friendships formed at war and remained supportive of his Army buddies, as they sought his advice throughout his life. Ron continued to write prolifically throughout his career as a pediatric nephrologist. Ron helped improve the lives of thousands of children throughout his career in the Minneapolis area. He worked tirelessly helping others with no thought of himself or financial gain. Those who were lucky enough to know him, or have a chance encounter, were left with many new thoughts to ponder. He was an intellectual in the truest sense. Ron saw no differences in status, so no matter where you were from or what you had accomplished, he made you feel like you were the most important thing in the world at that moment. He was a talented and caring man of great determination who will be missed by all. Funeral service 2:00pm Sunday August 28th at the UNITED HEBREW BROTHERHOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL, 2605 W. 70 1/2 St., Richfield. The funeral service will also be available via zoom. Email zoom2@hodroffepstein.com for the link. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Hennepin Healthcare, ED Pediatric Area Refresh Fund, https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/ hennepin-healthcare-foundation/current-fundraising-opportunities/?fund=994. SHIVA, 4:30pm Sunday at the family home