Ronald Wayne Willson

WILLSON, WHITE, HAEFFNER, FURMAN

Posted By: Stacy Bliesener (email)
Date: 12/6/2014 at 18:50:16

Ronald Wayne Willson, 68, of Burlington, died at 1:40 PM Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born January 15, 1946, in Haver, MT, he was the son of Jack Burton and Daphne Ruth White Willson. In 1965 he married Joann Haeffner in Franklin, IA. They later divorced.

Ron worked as a Technical Engineer in Robotics at J. I. Case Co. for over 30 years. After he retired he drove his own semi for 10 years as an independent owner operator.

He graduated from Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo.

He enjoyed boating, the Mississippi River, camping, riding his motorcycle, and his three dogs.

Survivors include his partner, Renee Denning of Burlington; one son, Robin (Celisa) Willson of Dallas, TX; one brother, Richard (Wilma) Willson of New London; one sister, Jackie (Bill) Furman of Burlington; and three nephews and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory.

The memorial service for Mr. Willson will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Douglas Vandiver officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

Memorials have been established for Great River Hospice House and the Des Moines County Humane Society.

http://www.thielenfuneralhome.com/obituary?id=1419651
 

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