Ronald Jay Huppi

Ronald Jay Huppi died at his home in Winchester, Massachusetts on September 5, 2026. He was born in Logan, Utah on March 24, 1943 to Ernest and Hulda Huppi. He was the third of their five children. During his early years, he enjoyed fishing, camping, waterskiing, and other activities that allowed him to spend time outdoors. Some of his favorite places were Logan Canyon, Tony Grove, Bear Lake, and Grand Teton National Park. At a young age, he began working for his father’s plumbing business, which allowed him to be involved in projects at Utah State University as well as Colter Bay in the Tetons, among other places.

After graduating from Logan High School, Ron attended Utah State University and earned a BS in electrical engineering in 1965. He then earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering from USU in 1966. In 1967, he began working for Stewart Radiance Laboratory in Bedford, Massachusetts. He worked for SRL for a total of 37 years and was the director of the lab for 30 years. As an expert in interferometry, he traveled around the world to conduct research on atmospheric phenomena. He spent time in Alaska, Norway, and Argentina studying the aurora polaris, and made many trips to the Haleakala Observatory in Maui, Hawaii.

Ron married Linda Darley in 1973, and they had four children. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at their cottage in Boothbay, Maine and at Bare Hill Pond in Harvard, Massachusetts. He served as a scoutmaster for 23 years and helped many boys become Eagle Scouts. He was given the Silver Beaver Award in recognition of his years of service to the scouting program. His love for the outdoors continued throughout his life, and he spent much of his time visiting and photographing many places in the New England area, especially the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the coast of Maine. He also enjoyed exploring many of the national parks in Utah and other areas throughout the country.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda, and his four siblings. He is survived by his four children, Jon, Ben, Jan (Eric) Slaymaker, and Jeff, as well as his three grandchildren, David, James, and Julia Slaymaker. A visitation will be held at Nelson Funeral Home on October 9 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm followed by a graveside dedication at 2:00 pm at the Logan Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Belmont, Massachusetts at a future date.