Beloved TV Comedy Actor and Stand-Up Comedian Ron Schell has passed at 94 Years Old

RICHMOND’S BELOVED TELEVISION COMEDY ACTOR AND STAND-UP COMDIAN RON SCHELL OF GOMER PYLE U.S.M.C. FAME HAS PASSED AT THE AGE OF 94

My family friend, Richmond’s own television comedy actor and stand-up comedian, Ronnie Schell has died at the age of 94 years old on June 12, 2026.

Schell was best remembered for being on the Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. television show, where he played the part of Private Duke Slater, Gomer Pyle’s best friend. The series ran from 1964 to 1969 on CBS…

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