Ron Cole

Ronald W. Cole, son of Sylvian Cole and Florence Crosby Cole was born October 23, 1939 in Missouri and passed from this life Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Crest Haven Care Centre at 82 years of age.

Ronald  grew up on a farm in Decatur County and received his education in an old country school on Popcorn Road. He later attended the Ward Township Center for special needs. In his adult life, Ron joined the C.A.R.E group home in Afton and was a resident there for many years before moving to Cresthaven in Creston, IA. While at C.A.R.E. Ron was employed in their workshop and also served as their janitor.

Throughout his life, Ron loved tractors and being on the farm. He was an avid collector of pens and actually was quite a “wheeler-dealer” with the other residents and staff when trying to obtain a new find. He loved pizza and it was always a treat when he was able to join family members for a get together at a local restaurant. He will always be remembered for his big smile and happy greetings to everyone.

Those relatives who preceded Ron in death were his father, Sylvian Cole, mother, Florence Cole, sister, Judith Wolver and her husband Raymond.

Ron leaves to cherish his memory; niece, Barbara Jean (John) Buric of Scottsdale, AZ, nephew, Robert Eugene Wolver of Scottsdale, AZ, great-nephews, Michael and Adam Buric as well as other relatives and many friends.

Services were held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Saturday August 13, 2022 at 10:30 am with Pastor Danny McNeal officiating.

Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.kalefuneralhome.com