Ronald Lee Craig

Ronald L. Craig, age 82, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his daughter's home in Fremont, Nebraska. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Ronald Lee Craig was born February 28, 1933 in Shenandoah, Iowa the son of Jonathon Irvin and Gertrude Vivian (Murray) Craig. Growing up, he attended school where he graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1952. Following high school graduation, Ron enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and later served in the United States Army. During his military career, he spent five years in Korea, two years in Vietnam, four years in Germany and one assignment in Hawaii, receiving 20 military ribbons both meritorious and combat awards, including two Army Commendations and a Bronze Star. From 1962–1968, Ron was the United States Army Recruiting Sergeant and Station Commander at the Storm Lake Recruiting Office. Ron retired from the United States Army in 1973. On June 27, 1954, Ron was united in marriage to Virginia Lea Dykes. Together, they were blessed with five children: David Alan, Douglas Lee, Daniel Scott, James Eric, and Juli Diane. Virginia passed away on March 22, 1996. In retirement, Ron worked as a car salesman at Rasmussen Ford in Storm Lake from 1973-1986 and then from 1986-1997 in Loveland, Colorado. In 1997, Ron became fully retired and returned to Storm Lake. On June 15, 2002, Ron was united in marriage to Garnet June Adams. They lived in Newell for several years before making their home in Texas. Ron was a member of the First Baptist Church in Storm Lake where he was baptized. He was also a member of the Amvets, American Legion, Moose Lodge, Kiwanis, Elks, and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. In his spare time, Ron enjoyed all sports especially hunting and golfing. Family was important to Ron and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Garnet Adams Craig of Bridge City, Texas; children: David Alan (Sang) Craig of Fremont, Nebraska; Douglas Lee (Anya) Craig of Bluffton, South Carolina; Daniel Scott (Tammi) Craig of Fremont, Nebraska; James Eric (Tina) Craig of Cornelia, Georgia; Juli Diane Ramsey of Fremont, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Vonda Craig of Canon City, Colorado; son-in-law, Bart Ramsey of Fremont, Nebraska; many extended family and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathon and Gertrude Craig; wife, Virginia Craig; grandson, Adam Craig; and two brothers: John C. Clark and Erwin LaVelle Craig.

Ronald Lee Craig

February 28, 1933 - August 22, 2015