Ronald Edward Hirsch 1943 - 2017

COOK, HIRSCH, DUBLINSKE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/24/2017 at 12:37:36

Sioux City Journal
19 June 2017

Ronald E. Hirsch, 74, of South Sioux City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church west of Dakota City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today, with the family present beginning at 6 p.m., and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home.

Ronald Edward Hirsch was born Jan. 11, 1943, in Sioux City, the son of Edward and Lillian (Cook) Hirsch. He was baptized at First Lutheran in South Sioux City, and confirmed at Salem Lutheran, where he served on church council and various other committees. He attended various rural schools and graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1961. He worked at Banana Market, IBP, Farner-Bocken, CF Paulsen Construction for 30 years and owned and operated Ron Hirsch Construction for 20 years.

Ron married Roxie J. Dublinske on Jan. 24, 1976, at Odebolt, Iowa. He enjoyed feeding birds, squirrels, rabbits and other animals. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed camping and was a fan of Husker athletics and South Sioux City Cardinal athletics. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Ron is survived by his wife, Roxie of 41 years; two sons, Erik (Tracy) Hirsch and their children, Brady, Clover and Nora, and Aaron Hirsch; two daughters, Cyndy (Billy) Grider, and Kristy Terry and her children, Katy, Doug and Kristina; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Stanley Binkley; one sister, Judy (Larry) Hoch; and many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Paisley Skye Hirsch; and two sisters, Janet Garrett, and Ruth Brehmer.

Pallbearers will be Jason Waugh, Pan Douangdara, Fernando Hernandez, Justin Nelson, Dave Beermann and Craig Poulsen.