Ronald E. Stoddard

STODDARD, MCCOLLUM, ENGLERT, BAINES, MEEKER, TAYLOR

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 9/3/2010 at 14:07:41

Ronald E. Stoddard, 68, of Iowa City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 following a short illness. Honoring Ron’s wishes, no services are planned at this time. Lensing Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Ron was born in St. Catherine, MO on October 19, 1941, the son of Marion and Ethel (McCollum) Stoddard. At a young age, his family moved from Missouri to Cedar Rapids where Ron grew up and attended Cedar Rapids schools. For many years, Ron drove a dump truck for various construction companies throughout the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area before retiring in 2004. In his free time, Ron enjoyed fishing, camping, gambling and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Karen of Iowa City, a son Adam Stoddard of Anamosa, IA, two brothers: Donald (Jean) Stoddard of Alpha, IL and Richard (Mary) Stoddard of Cedar Rapids, IA; a sister Doris Englert of Cedar Rapids, IA, three step-daughters: Cindy Baines of Iowa City, Tammy (Dan) Meeker of Bettendorf, IA and Julie Taylor of Iowa City, IA; three step-sons: David (Robyn) Stoddard of Panama City, FL, Bob Stoddard of Iowa City, IA and Jeff (Caroline) Stoddard of Iowa City, IA; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his parents.