Ronald W. Oglesby (1931-2021)

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/14/2021 at 21:04:37

Ronald W. Oglesby, age 90, of Dubuque passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15th, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Family and friends may gather after 12:00 p.m. at the church until time of mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors by the Iowa Army National Guard. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Ron was born April 19, 1931, son of William C. and Marvel Oglesby. He was also known as Pints. He served stateside in the Army during the Korean War. In 1957 Ronnie married Marlene McCarthy of Bernard, Iowa.

Ron worked most of his life caring for a Jersey dairy herd. With the help of Marlene, their seven children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, a number of nephews, neighbors, and others he built a successful dairy farm outside of Bernard.

Ron enjoyed the life of farming, spending time with family, hunting, attending gun shows, playing cards, and reading a good book. His skills were many. He could fix anything without spending money using black electrical tape. Family and friends will have fond memories of Ron’s ability to tell stories about people, places, and things he did.

Many people will miss Ronnie’s youthful spirit and captivating tales.

Loved ones are grateful for this man’s life and hard work. Surviving family members include his wife Marlene, his daughters Sylvia (Craig) Faust, Juliana Oglesby, Marie (Troy) Winder, Laura (Joe) Nauman, Rosanne (Steve) Becker, and son Perry.

Ron was preceded in death by his daughter Rhonda Oglesby and three sisters, Jean (Calvin) Dutka, Ruth (Cletus) Apel, and June (Vince) Owens.