Ronald B. Campbell
September 30, 1932 — November 22, 2014
Ronald Burdette Campbell, 82, of Marion, formerly of Central City, died Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab Center, Vinton. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Josh Hansen. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at the funeral home in Marion. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City.
Survivors include his children, Wanda Erwine of Cedar Rapids, Mel (Pam) Campbell of Dysart, and Camella (John) Oellrich of Marion; daughter-in-law, Kris Campbell of Reinbeck; eight grandchildren, Corey, Alysia, Wesley, Kyla, Chris, Eric, Angie, and Audrey; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth (Suzanne) Campbell of Marion, Iona Hrdlicka of Marion, and Connie Lochner of Marion; and sister-in-law, Annamae Baker of Mt. Vernon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Rosie; son, Creighton; siblings, Vernon Baker, Barb Nibeck, and Sandra Longerbeam; and great-granddaughter, Chloe Campbell.
Ronnie was born September 30, 1932, in Paralta, Iowa, the son of Melvin and Lauretta (Baker) Campbell. He graduated from Springville High School in 1950, and married Rosemond “Rosie” Davis on September 26, 1952 in Central City. Ronnie worked for Allis-Chalmers/Harnischfeger in Cedar Rapids for nearly 40 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Central City. Ronnie enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial fund has been established in Ronnie’s memory.
Ronnie’s family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab in Vinton for their exceptional and loving care.
Survivors include his children, Wanda Erwine of Cedar Rapids, Mel (Pam) Campbell of Dysart, and Camella (John) Oellrich of Marion; daughter-in-law, Kris Campbell of Reinbeck; eight grandchildren, Corey, Alysia, Wesley, Kyla, Chris, Eric, Angie, and Audrey; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth (Suzanne) Campbell of Marion, Iona Hrdlicka of Marion, and Connie Lochner of Marion; and sister-in-law, Annamae Baker of Mt. Vernon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Rosie; son, Creighton; siblings, Vernon Baker, Barb Nibeck, and Sandra Longerbeam; and great-granddaughter, Chloe Campbell.
Ronnie was born September 30, 1932, in Paralta, Iowa, the son of Melvin and Lauretta (Baker) Campbell. He graduated from Springville High School in 1950, and married Rosemond “Rosie” Davis on September 26, 1952 in Central City. Ronnie worked for Allis-Chalmers/Harnischfeger in Cedar Rapids for nearly 40 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Central City. Ronnie enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial fund has been established in Ronnie’s memory.
Ronnie’s family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab in Vinton for their exceptional and loving care.
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