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Ronald Calder Obituary
Des Moines
Ronald "Ron" Calder, 75, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015.
Ron was born November 26, 1939. He was a caring husband, father, brother, son and friend. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ron is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jeanne M. Calder; numerous children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris "Red" and Ruth Calder and his brother, "Babe" Calder.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2015 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Max & J.P. Knauer
June 4, 2015
Learning distressingly late of your and our loss. Ron was such a kind man whose encounters always left my son J.P. and myself feeling we'd been in the presence of a humble and holy man.
Laura Taylor
May 17, 2015
We will remember you always in our thoughts, prayers and in our hearts. You were loved. We will cherish all the memories you have given us.
John and Laurie
Stephanie Taylor
May 17, 2015
I love you and will never forget you Grandpa! Rest in peace.
Darryl Russell
May 17, 2015
I am going to miss you!!!
May 16, 2015
To my forever brother in law Rest In peace. Say hi to Warren for me.Linda (Calder) Palermo
Deborah Ferreira
May 15, 2015
May the Lord greet you into his open arms. We will miss you dearly.
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