Ronald Bruce Wood
February 16, 1926 — January 9, 2016
Ronald Bruce Wood, age 89, of Marion, died Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born February 16, 1926, in Marion, the son of Charles and Daisy (Knapp) Wood.
Ron was drafted into the United States Army during World War II on October 20, 1944 and served in the Philippines and occupied Japan until he was honorably discharged November 21, 1946. Upon returning to Marion, he received his high school diploma from Marion High School on May 30, 1947. He met and ultimately married Thelma Taylor on October 10, 1948. They were married for 60 years. Thelma died on December 2, 2008. Ron worked at Hawkeye Rubber Manufacturing, retiring after 43 years of service.
He was a life-long member of Marion First United Methodist Church starting off on the “Cradle Roll”.
Ron enjoyed fishing, watching college ball (especially the Iowa Hawkeyes), NASCAR racing (Jeff Gordon) and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. His greatest joy in life though, was his family.
Survivors include Ron’s daughter, Kay (Dan) Ciha and their children, Jason (Lori) Ciha and Carrie (Ryan) Mitchell; son, Michael (Jo) Wood and their children, Brittainy (Josh) Davenport and Blair (Jillian) Wood; and daughter, Debbie Richardson and step-son, Tommy Richardson; great grandchildren, Trevor, Allyson and Madelyn Ciha, Daniel and Kaden Mitchell, and Jacob and Kelsey Davenport; brother Neil (Eula) Wood; and sisters-in-law, Georgann Taylor and Mary Alida Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Thelma; brother, Myron Wood; sisters, Thelma Wood (died at age 2), Vera Shore, Irma Hotz, and Madge King; and son-in-law, Leon Richardson.
Ron will be missed greatly by the family that loved him and the people that called him “friend”. His gentle quiet ways will be remembered by those that knew him. May he now rest peacefully with the love of his life, Thelma.
The family will greet friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the church. Services will occur on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Marion First United Methodist Church. Private burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Memorial Lawn Section in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Marion First United Methodist Church in Ron’s memory.
Ron’s family would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to the dedicated, compassionate and caring staff at the Hiawatha Care Center that became part of our family.
Ron was drafted into the United States Army during World War II on October 20, 1944 and served in the Philippines and occupied Japan until he was honorably discharged November 21, 1946. Upon returning to Marion, he received his high school diploma from Marion High School on May 30, 1947. He met and ultimately married Thelma Taylor on October 10, 1948. They were married for 60 years. Thelma died on December 2, 2008. Ron worked at Hawkeye Rubber Manufacturing, retiring after 43 years of service.
He was a life-long member of Marion First United Methodist Church starting off on the “Cradle Roll”.
Ron enjoyed fishing, watching college ball (especially the Iowa Hawkeyes), NASCAR racing (Jeff Gordon) and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. His greatest joy in life though, was his family.
Survivors include Ron’s daughter, Kay (Dan) Ciha and their children, Jason (Lori) Ciha and Carrie (Ryan) Mitchell; son, Michael (Jo) Wood and their children, Brittainy (Josh) Davenport and Blair (Jillian) Wood; and daughter, Debbie Richardson and step-son, Tommy Richardson; great grandchildren, Trevor, Allyson and Madelyn Ciha, Daniel and Kaden Mitchell, and Jacob and Kelsey Davenport; brother Neil (Eula) Wood; and sisters-in-law, Georgann Taylor and Mary Alida Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Thelma; brother, Myron Wood; sisters, Thelma Wood (died at age 2), Vera Shore, Irma Hotz, and Madge King; and son-in-law, Leon Richardson.
Ron will be missed greatly by the family that loved him and the people that called him “friend”. His gentle quiet ways will be remembered by those that knew him. May he now rest peacefully with the love of his life, Thelma.
The family will greet friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the church. Services will occur on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Marion First United Methodist Church. Private burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Memorial Lawn Section in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Marion First United Methodist Church in Ron’s memory.
Ron’s family would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to the dedicated, compassionate and caring staff at the Hiawatha Care Center that became part of our family.
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