Background
He was born in Munden, Kansas.
He was born in Munden, Kansas.
Severa was a member of the American water polo team which finished fifth in the 1956 tournament.
He played three matches. Severa attended Compton College and the University of Southern California. He was on the water polo team at the later institution.
Four years later he finished seventh with the American team in the 1960 tournament.
He played all seven matches and scored four goals. Ron was inducted into the United States of America Water Polo Hall of Fame in 1977 and the University of Southern California Hall of Fame in 2007.
Ron was also a member of two United States of America Pan American teams.