Ron DiMenna, the man who turned a local surf shop into an iconic international brand synonymous with American beach culture, has died at 88. DiMenna was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was known to donate significant portions of Ron Jon profits to beach preservation and to support surfers in the Special Olympics. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived.
Ron DiMenna, Surf Shop Owner Who Founded Ron Jon, Dies at 88

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