Ronald E. Stoltz 1936-2014

STOLTZ, WELLER, HOUGE, DAVIS, PETERS, KESSEL, KNESS, KURTZ, HORAK, HARWOOD, WHITNEY, KLETT, DUFF

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 8/22/2014 at 14:19:15

Ronald E. Stoltz, age 78 of Fairfield, died at his home on August 15, 2014.

Ron was born April 30, 1936, at Mallard, Iowa, the son of Clyde H. and Velma L. Weller Stoltz.

He married Karen Houge on January 25, 1958, at the Estherville Lutheran Church.

Ron had lived in Curlew, Iowa, and graduated from Ayreshire High School in 1955. They lived in Fairfield since 1973.

He grew up on a farm and for most of his life he worked in the farming industry. For the last several years he was self employed at K & R Sales and Service. He truly enjoyed his work and thought highly of his customers.

Ron enjoyed sports and played basketball, baseball and ran track when he was in high school. He enjoyed reading and socializing. Ron never met a stranger. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Fairfield.

Deceased family members include his parents and two nieces.

Surviving are his wife Karen, six daughters: Debbi (Chris) Davis of Libertyville; Cindy Stoltz of Fairfield; Kathy (Mike) Peters of Front Royal, VA; Ronda (Kent) Whitney; Jodi (Phil) Stoltz and Jamie (Gary) Stoltz, all of Fairfield.

Grandchildren: Christie (Alex) Kessel, Terri (Aaron) Kness, Joshua (Jenny) Kurtz, Dustin Kurtz, Joey Horak, Chad Davis, Cassie Horak, Corbin Harwood, Jordan Whitney, Mackenzi Harwood, Monica Stoltz, Nathan Whitney, Charlie Klett; great-grandchildren: Xavier and Vanessa Kessel; Rowan and Ryder Kness; three brothers Jerry Stoltz of Donnellson, IA, and Keith Stoltz of Hartley, IA, Stanley Stoltz and his sister Jeanette Duff of Boone, IA.

Funeral services were held August 20 at the Raymond Funelral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Bob Spilger officiating;

Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield.

Arrangements are in the care of the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Source: Van Buren County Register; 21 Aug 2014; pg. A4