Rhone, Myron Arthur 1932-2022

RHONE, COUCH, HOPKINS, JANSEN, HANSON, SCHNEPF, MOOMEY, RIESE, MCDONALD, BANFIELD, ABBOTT, BUCKLIN, LAKOSE, DANIELS, JONES

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Date: 8/8/2022 at 21:33:43

Myron Arthur Rhone
October 21, 1932 ~ August 6, 2022 (age 89)

Myron Arthur Rhone, 89, of Newton, died on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials in Myron’s name (checks made payable to Jane Jansen) will be used for several purposes and may be left at the funeral home.

Myron, the son of James “Jim” and Neva (Couch) Rhone, was born on October 21, 1932, in Iowa. He graduated from Mingo High School in 1952 and served his country during the Korean War as a part of the U.S. Army. On July 6, 1953, Myron was united in marriage with Betty Jane Hopkins in Marshalltown. They were blessed with five children, Jim, Jane, Julie, Jerry, and Jody. Myron loved his children and was involved in everything they were in. In addition to working as an electrician for over 45 years, Myron participated in nearly every part of his community. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and served on several of their committees. Myron was a charter member Optimist Club, Little League, Boy Scouts, and the Auxiliary Police. He served on the City Council, was a member of the Legion, and was an over sixty-year member of the IBEW.

Myron is survived by his children, Jane Jansen of Cedar Falls, Julie (Gary) Hanson of Newton, Jerry Rhone of Newton, and Jody (Ericka) Rhone of Newton; eleven grandchildren, Lori Schnepf (Matt Moomey) of Ankeny, Betty “Janine” (Terry) Riese of Shellsburg, Dr. Jonathan (Dr.Betsy) Jansen of Hinsdale, Illinois, Jason (Jessica) Hanson of Bentonville, Arkansas, Joey (Stacy) Rhone of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Randy (Brittany) Hanson of Newton, Jennifer Rhone (Jarrod McDonald) of Newton, Daryen Rhone of Newton, Drake Rhone of Newton, Blayden Rhone (Jordan Banfield) of Newton and Bryce Rhone of Iowa City; thirteen great-grandchildren, Dominic Schnepf, Krayton Hanson, Gabby Schnepf, Tatum Hanson, Caden LaKose, Brielle Hanson, Jack Jansen, Christian Jansen, Brently Jones, Ezra Hanson, Ryan Riese, Lillian Jansen, and Roczen Hanson; sister, Jackie Abbott of Oregon; sister-in-law, Vela (Max) Bucklin of Ira; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Rhone; son, James “Jim” Rhone; son-in-law, Mark Jansen; grandson, James “Jamie” Rhone; great-grandson, Nolan Rhone; and brothers, Keith Rhone and Larry Daniels.

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Services
VISITATION
Wednesday
August 10, 2022
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory
1115 E. 19th St. N.
Newton, IA 50208-2539
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Thursday
August 11, 2022
10:00 AM
Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory
1115 E. 19th St. N.
Newton, IA 50208-2539
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