Craig, Ronald Deane Jr. 1950-2013

CRAIG, SMITH, JOHNSON, MAUL, HACKETT

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes
Date: 11/7/2014 at 09:17:25

The Record (Montezuma, IA)
Aug. 29, 2013

RONALD DEANE CRAIG JR.

Ronald Deane Craig Jr., 63, of Malcom passed away on August 20, 2013, while on vacation with his family in Battle Lake, Minn. Memorial services were held Wednesday, August 28 at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with the Rev. Terra Amundson officiating.

He was born on January 24, 1950, in Webster City, the son of Ronald and Margaret (Smith) Craig. Ron grew up living in Webster City and Jewell and mostly within the Hamilton County Parks. His unique childhood would influence his life and especially his love of the outdoors. He graduated from Webster City High School in 1968. On September 7, 1969, he was united in marriage to Shannon Marie Johnson in Webster City. Ron joined the U.S. Navy in 1970 and served four years. He worked for Nissen's in Webster City, then Boomsma Eggs and spent the last 13 years as the manager of Poweshiek County Pullet Farm in Malcom.

Ron leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Shannon of Malcom; two sons, Chris (Angie) Craig of Hartley, and Daniel (Athena) Craig of Newton; two daughters, Loretta (Steven) Maul of Henderson, Nev., and Crystal Hackett of Ankeny; seven grandchildren, Tommie, Becky, Tristan, Morgan, Isis, Drake and of course Ezra, whom Ron was raising; six additional special grandchildren; three precious great-grandbabies; his mother, Margaret Craig of Webster City; three brothers, David (Beverly) Craig of Webster City, Russell (Sherry) Craig of Marana, Ariz., and Joseph (Sally) Craig of Webster City; and many nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Jenee Craig; and a nephew Ronnie David Craig.

Ron was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed fishing, boating and hunting and most of all, he enjoyed being with his family.

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