| Born on Dec. 12, 1948 Departed on May 26, 2012 and resided in Guide Rock, NE. | ||
| Service: | Friday, Jun. 1, 2012 10:00 am | |
| Cemetery: | Guide Rock Cemetery | |
Ronald Kent Simpson, the son of Shirley (Paulger) and Clair Simpson, was born
December 14, 1948 at Red Cloud, Nebraska. Ronn weighed only three pounds at
birth and was in the hospital for three mnonths. After coming home for a week,
he developed a cold and was readmitted to the hospital where he was accidently
burned and remained there for an additional three months. He departed this life
on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at his home in Guide Rock.
Ronn received his
formal education at the Guide Rock schools, graduating with the class of 1967.
He then entered the United States Army and served his country, including a tour
in Vietnam. Following his discharge he worked with the Nebraska Public Power
District for two years. He returned to Guide Rock and was employed at Ely's
Elevator until he went to work for Vogler farms, where he remained for several
years. Ronn later worked for Glenn Ohmstede at the grocery store as a meat
cutter and then owned and operated Friday's Restaurant & Bar at Guide Rock.
For the past 18 years, he was employed as a press operator with Dutton-Lainson
Company in Hastings.
In 1977, he was married to Regina Edgar and this
union was blessed with a son, Brian Kent. They later divorced, but remained
lifelong friends.
He was active in the United Methodist Church, the Guide
Rock American Legion and V.F.W., and he had been an alumni officer for many
years. He served on the cemetery board and always volunteered his time and
talents to any Guide Rock community event when needed or called
upon.
Ronn never met anyone he didn't consider a friend and he would give
his all to help anyone in need. He could be found mowing what seemed like half
the town and was the handyman who was called upon by many.
In 2002, Ronn
was diagnosed with cancer of the throat and went through treatments in Omaha. He
recovered, but continued to battle health issues from that point on.
Ronn
loved working with his hands woodworking and doing various crafts. He was
creative, inventive and enthusiatic to share his work. He possessed a deep love
and interest in Indian history and read everything he could find on the subject.
He collected many Indian artifacts and never passed on going to an Indian
museum. His greatest love in life was his son, Brian. His love grew to include
Jamey Hamburger, when he came into Brian's life.
For many years he took
care of his mother, Shirley. He checked on her several times each day and
eventually took charge of the cooking and cleaning so she could remain at
home.
Preceding him in death were his father and a special nephew, Ben
Schutte.
Left to treasure his memory are his son, Brian Simpson and Jamey
Hamburger of Trumbull, Nebraska; his mother, Shirley Simpson; sisters, Claire
Williams and husband Gary and Nancy Schutte and husband Ron; brothers Ken
Simpson and wife Joy and Dean Simpson and wife Anita; numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, 10:00
a.m., June 1, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Guide Rock with the Rev.
Joel Rathbun officiating. Interment with military graveside honors will be at
the Guide Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday and Thursday,
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the family
present Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A memorial fund has been
established by the family.
Williams Funeral Home
241 West 4th
Avenue
Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970
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