Ronald H. Willer

Ronald H. Willer, age 84, of Schaller, Iowa died Friday, August 18, 2017 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Schaller Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Burial will follow in the E&R Cemetery in rural Schaller. Visitation will take place Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Ronald Henry Willer was born April 1, 1933, in Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Henry and LaVerne (Moeller) Willer. In his youth, he was baptized and confirmed at Frieden’s Immanuel Reformed Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Ron attended schools in rural Battle Creek and Battle Creek High School. On August 23, 1952, Ron was united in marriage to Janette Ploeger at Frieden’s Immanuel Reformed Church of Christ in Schleswig. Together they were blessed with four children: Deborah, Shari, Patti, and Randy. Ron was happily married for 65 years. Ron was active in the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake where he served on the Property Usage Committee. More recently, Ron attended the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller where he was a Deacon. As Ron’s children were growing up, he was their biggest supporter. He never missed an activity. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and collecting scale model John Deere tractors. He was well known and respected for his meticulous carpentry and wood working skills. Ron was fortunate enough to go on memorable trips to Alaska and Germany with Janette. Most of all, Ron loved spending time with his family, especially when it came time to attend his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Janette Willer of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Deborah (Mark) Langner of Early, Iowa; Shari Willer O’Bannon of Storm Lake, Iowa; Patti Snyder of Peterson, Iowa; Randy (Iryna) Willer of Fort Collins, Colorado; grandchildren: Brian (Stephanie) Langner of Farragut, Iowa; Douglas O’Bannon of Storm Lake, Iowa; Steven O’Bannon of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; Allison (Doug) White of Storm Lake, Iowa; Kayla (Kevin) Wells of Fonda, Iowa; Matthew (Rachel) Snyder of Montgomery, Minnesota; Kylee, Koree, Kellee, and Agneshka Willer of Fort Collins, Colorado; great grandchildren: Luke Alan and Zane Henry Langner; Chloe O’Bannon; Brock and McKinley White; Graisyn, Cailyn, and Raigyn Wells; Brinley Snyder; and two more expected; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews and many friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Melvin Willer; and step-mother, Marie Willer.

Ronald H. Willer

April 1, 1933 - August 18, 2017