In Memory Of
Ronald Emerson
1930
2015
Ronald Emerson
June 20, 1930 — December 8, 2015
Ron Emerson, 85, formerly of Toledo and Grinnell, passed away in Olathe, Kansas on Tuesday, December 8th after a brief illness. He had been in failing health for several months. A memorial service in Iowa is planned for the New Year.
Ronald Hugh Emerson was born June 20, 1930 in Toledo to LaRue Bear Emerson and Earl Roscoe Emerson. He graduated from Toledo High School in 1948 and served in the US Army until 1952. In 1954 he married Carol Joan Hansen of Cedar Rapids and they settled in Toledo.
Mr. Emerson worked in insurance sales most of his life, first in Toledo and later in Grinnell, where the family moved in 1972. In 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Emerson moved to Olathe, KS to be closer to family. Ron was very active in the Jaycees and was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeyes fan.
He is survived by his wife Carol Emerson of Olathe, KS; two sons, Michael Emerson of New York City and Patrick Emerson of Olathe, KS; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Melissa Emerson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
To leave a message for the family or to share a memory of Ron, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
Ronald Hugh Emerson was born June 20, 1930 in Toledo to LaRue Bear Emerson and Earl Roscoe Emerson. He graduated from Toledo High School in 1948 and served in the US Army until 1952. In 1954 he married Carol Joan Hansen of Cedar Rapids and they settled in Toledo.
Mr. Emerson worked in insurance sales most of his life, first in Toledo and later in Grinnell, where the family moved in 1972. In 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Emerson moved to Olathe, KS to be closer to family. Ron was very active in the Jaycees and was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeyes fan.
He is survived by his wife Carol Emerson of Olathe, KS; two sons, Michael Emerson of New York City and Patrick Emerson of Olathe, KS; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Melissa Emerson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
To leave a message for the family or to share a memory of Ron, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
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