RIP Ronie Rondell Jr.

 

Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes

August 12, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Rondell Obituary

 

Ronald Reid Rondell, age 88, of Camdenton, Missouri, formally of California, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Arrowhead Senor Living. He was born on February 10, 1937, in Hollywood, California, a son of Ronald S. and Ruth (Durham) Rondell.

He was united in marriage to Mary Smith on May 23, 1969, in Palms Spring, California. They shared 56 years together at the time of his passing.

Ronnie was a professional stuntman for many years and during his career he was a director and stunt man coordinator. Ronnie in 1970 started his own Stunts company, which was called Stunts Unlimited in Calabasas, California.

Ronnie is survived by his wife Mary Rondell; his son R.A. Rondell (Debby); his grandchildren Brandon Rondell (Bea), Rachel Rondell (Brenton), and Dalton Rondell; his great-grandchild Rocco Rondell; his brother Ric Rondell (Kathy); other relatives and many friends.

Ronald was preceded by his son Reid Rondell, and his parents Ronald and Ruth Rondell.

Services will be held at a later date in California.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 (573) 346-2090. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com.

RONDELL Jr., Ronnie (Ronald Reid Rondell)

Born: 2/10/1937, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Died: 8/12/2025, Osage Beach, Missouri, U.S.A

 

Ronnie Rondell Jr.’s westerns – assistant director, stuntman, actor:

Cimarron City (TV) – 1958-1960[stunts]

Tales of Wells Fargo (TV) – 1958, 1961 [assistant director]

The Restless Gun (TV) – 1959 (cowboy) [stunts]

Laramie (TV) – 1960 (brawler, stage driver) [stunts]

Riverboat (TV) – 1960 (Kicking Bear)

Wagon Train (TV) –1960 (Henry Tate)

Shotgun Slade (TV) – 1961 (Deputy Frank Collins) [stunts]

How the West Was Won – 1962 [stunts]

Frontier Circus (TV) – 1962 (Italy)

The Virginian (TV) – 1963, 1964, 1966 (Comanchero, brawler, Jason)

Gunsmoke (TV) – 1964 [stunts]

The Glory Guys – 1965 [stunts]

Shenandoah – 1965 [stunts]

Laredo (TV) – 1965 (Pepi) [stunts]

Iron Horse (TV) – 1966-1968 [stunts]

The Rare Breed – 1966 [stunts]

Custer (TV) – 1967 [stunts]

The Over-the-Hill Gang – 1969 [stunts]

Blazing Saddles – 1974 [stunts]

Paradise (TV) – 1988, 1990 (man whiskey salesman)

American Outlaws – 2001 [stunts]