Ronald Gene Rydberg

Ronald Rydberg, age 81, of Schaller, Iowa, died May 25, 2018, at his home in Schaller. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva, Iowa. Burial will be in the Eureka Township Cemetery in Schaller, Iowa. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Ronald, the son of Joseph and Ethel (Carlberg) Rydberg, was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on June 30, 1936. Ronald was baptized in 1950 at the First Christian Church in Sac City and was confirmed in the same year at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Ronnie graduated from Galva Consolidated School in 1953. In September of 1959, Ronald chose to serve his country by enlisting in the Army. He served during peacetime, stateside and in Germany. Ronald was honorably discharged in September of 1961. On September 1, 1962, Ronald and Mary Jean Wiese were united in marriage at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. That same year, Ron was confirmed in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Together, they were blessed with three children: Maria Lynn, Ross Alan, and Karen Beth. Throughout Ronald’s life, he was very involved in his community. He served on the Galva Booster Club, Galva Union Elevator Board, Galva Fire Board, and the Galva Consolidated School Board. He also was a trustee of the Eureka Township for 26 years. Ron was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Galva where he sang in the choir and held several offices. In his free time, Ron liked listening to music, travelling to all the states but three, and collecting pheasant decor. He was an Iowa Hawkeye fan. He enjoyed boating, as well as snowmobiling in his younger days. Most of all, Ronnie loved to spend time with his family, especially during their annual trips to Okoboji for family vacations. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Maria (T.R.) Turner of Palatine, Illinois; Ross (Lisa) Rydberg of Overland Park, Kansas; and Karen (Ty) Currier of Spirit Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Joshua (Mackenzie) Rydberg of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Matthew Turner of Chicago, Illinois; Michael Rydberg of Overland Park, Kansas; Marissa Turner of Chicago, Illinois; and Patrick Rydberg of Overland Park, Kansas; brother: LuVerne (Marge) Rydberg of Alta, Iowa; sisters: LaMerle Wilson of Holstein, Iowa, and Marlys Bennett of Sioux City, Iowa; sister-in-law: Janice Rydberg of Schaller, Iowa; brother-in-law James (Nancy) Wiese of Iowa City, Iowa; his long-time, faithful employee and cherished family friend, Duane (Joy) Babcock of Galva, Iowa; and extended family and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Joe and Ethel; parents-in-law, George and Wilma Wiese; brother, Dwayne Rydberg; sisters, Relaine Grotjohn and Joetta Rydberg; brothers-in-law: Eugene Grotjohn, Roy Wilson, Bruce Bennett, Tommie Wiese, and Paul Wiese; and sisters-in-law, Lois Rydberg and Susan Wiese. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Okoboji or Mission Central.

Ronald Gene Rydberg

June 30, 1936 - May 25, 2018