Ronald F. Bliss (1946-2018)

BLISS, CURRENT, GRAVES

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/19/2018 at 12:24:26

Ronald Bliss
Ronald F. “Ron” Bliss, 71, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away Thursday morning, March 29, 2018, in Bellevue, Iowa.
A celebration of Ron’s life was held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 2, at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew. Visitation was held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial was in the Andrew Cemetery.
Ronald Frederick Bliss was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Frederick and Arlene (Current) Bliss. He was a 1964 graduate of Andrew Community High School and then served six years in the Army Reserves. He married Carol Jean Graves April 3, 1966, in Andrew. To this union two children were born: Alan and Kim.
Ron first worked for McMurray Farms, then Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, and later for International Harvester. He lastly worked as a truck driver for Darling (formerly National By-Products) in Clinton for more than 44 years, retiring in 2012.
Ron was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew. He loved the outdoors and would go fishing any chance he could. He also enjoyed racecar driving for 14 years, playing softball, and raccoon hunting. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago sports teams including the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Bears, and Black Hawks.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Carol Bliss of Andrew, Iowa; children, Alan (Lisa) Bliss of Andrew, Iowa, and Kim (Troy) Hingtgen of Andrew, Iowa; three grandchildren, Ashlee (Keith) DeMoss, Ryan Hingtgen and Cale Hingtgen; two great-grandchildren, Jadyn DeMoss and Kamryn DeMoss; a brother, James (Cindy) Bliss of LaMotte, Iowa; a sister, Diane (Rick) Gerischer of Maquoketa, Iowa; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Oscar Duhme; and one infant son, Chad Ronald Bliss.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Ronald F. “Ron” Bliss memorial fund has been established.

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