Ronald Edward Stup, 59, of La Plata, MD passed away at Union Memorial Hospital on November 3, 2010. Born on July 11, 1951 to the late Russell E. Stup, Sr., and Armenia C. Stup.

He is survived by his wife; Joan M. Stup. Sons; David M. Stup, and Eric C. Stup. Brother; Russell E. Stup, Jr.

Ronald enjoyed sailing, golfing, his family, and time at the beach, being outdoors, grilling, doing house carpentry work, and above all, he lived for his family.

Mr. Stup started his career with Charles County Public Schools in 1976 as an English teacher at John Hanson Middle School. He taught at Hanson for 10 years before transferring to Maurice J. McDonough High School in 1986. He served for two years as an English teacher at McDonough, and was promoted as vice principal at the school in 1988. He also served as a vice principal at La Plata and Westlake high schools before being appointed as principal of Henson in 2000.

Mr. Stup earned his bachelor's degree in English Education and a master's in Administration, Supervision and Curriculum, both from the University of Maryland. He also held an advanced professional certification in English for grades 5-12.

A life celebration gathering will be on Wednesday November 10th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the La Plata United Methodist Church were a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday November 11th at 11am. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway suite 475 Columbia, Md. 21044 or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 6931 Arlington Rd. # 200 Bethesda, Md. 20814.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.