Name: Visitation for Ronald Benjamin
Start: 2017-07-24T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-07-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Memorial Services of Iowa at Ankeny Memorial (MSI)

Ronald Benjamin

Ankeny

Ronald Benjamin, 79, of Ankeny passed away July 19, 2017.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Ankeny First United Methodist Church (206 S.W. Walnut). A visitation will be held 5 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 24th at Ankeny Memorial Funeral Home (4208 N Ankeny Blvd).

Ron farmed his whole life. He also worked for the Des Moines Register and Tribune, and John Deere.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Laura; 4 children, LaRon and (Ron) Garlock, Russell (Lisa) Benjamin, Lori (Clel) Herr, and LeAnna (Doug) Hoyt; 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

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Published by the Des Moines Register on Jul. 23, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Benjamin

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14 Entries

Todd Major

July 26, 2017

So sorry, prayers to all of you.

Twedts

July 24, 2017

Benjamin family,

Ron has been my children's bus driver since my oldest started kindergarten 8 years ago, and on every first day of school I would hope that Ron was going be the one to pull up in the bus and drive them another year. I never worried about them when I knew they were in his care! Never!

I was heartbroken to learn of Ron's passing. I didn't know him well, but I had a great deal of respect and admiration for him and the job he did so well.

Our boys will miss him....and, the candy bars!

From our family to yours, you have our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers. We will miss him!

The Twedts
North Polk Bus #10 Family

Lisa Horton

July 24, 2017

Laura,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear about Ron.
You have my deepest sympathies.

Louise Noring

July 24, 2017

Verlyn and I extend our sympathy to Laura and the Family. We will miss Ron as we consider him a special friend.
The Benjamins and Norings spent some good times together. Twenty-five years ago we met because of our shared interest in 1960 Chevy Impalas. Both of us couples also loved coneys, music and dogs.
Ron will be remembered as a hard worker with a generous heart.
Verlyn, Louise and Annie

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Wendy Turner

July 24, 2017

I remember the time I put dad's truck in the ditch and wiped out his mail box. It was a blizzard evening and your dad and mom gave me shelter until a tow truck could come. I also remember your dad going to all the track meets and events Laron and I were in. He was a man that was always there to help. May God give you all peace.

Janet Batcheller

July 22, 2017

So sorry for your loss. If you guys need anything please let me know.

Sherri Nixon/Benjamin

July 22, 2017

Lolly, sorry to hear of Ron's passing, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family.

Pam Wright

July 22, 2017

Dear Lolly, Laron, Russell, Lori and LeAnna, Wanted to let you know that you and your families are in my thoughts, and most of all, my prayers. I will always remember the "wild ride" I had with Ronnie on his dirt bike and the huge garden you all tended to each year. Praying for comfort as you grieve the loss of a very special family member.

Mary Jo Kent (Benjamin)

July 21, 2017

Lolly and family, I am very sad and so sorry for your loss, know that Mort and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. May Ronnie rest in paradise with Jesus

Fred Stemler

July 21, 2017

I have many fond memories of Ron during our high school days. Prayers for Laura and family. It was good to see Ron and Laura last month at the 1956 Class luncheon.

Jill Horner

July 21, 2017

Lolly,
My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family who will surely miss Ron greatly. I am thinking of you and sending strength your way in this difficult time. Love you all, Jill Horner

Sheri Abarr

July 21, 2017

Russell and Lisa, I s nod you my deepest condolences. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Neiber

July 21, 2017

So sorry to hear about Ron. As Laron's friend, he was always very kind whenever I was at the farm. He was a special guy who will be missed by all that knew him.

karen wittenbeck

July 21, 2017

My husband, John, and I went to school with Ron. Ron and John were best friends for long time. Rode horses, baled hay, worked on cars, got into trouble. Ha! So remember the wonderful fun years in Ankeny when all we had to do was almost nothing, but we would always find some way to have fun doing it. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and family. I lost John a little over a year ago and the memories keep me laughing. I am sure they are looking down on us and smiling too.

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