Obituary of Ronald Dean Wilson

Ronald Dean Wilson, the son of Harley and Lottie Harvey Wilson, was born November 26, 1935, in Iowa City, Iowa. Ron attended What Cheer Community Schools. He served his country in the US Army from 1958, until he was discharged on December 9, 1963. Ron worked for the Maytag Company, retiring in 1984, with over 30 years service. He also owned and operated Wilson's Bait and Tackle Shop in Kellogg and worked as bartender in several establishments in Kellogg. Ron loved his family and was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He also enjoyed trying his luck at several gambling establishments. Ron died peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2008, in the Monarch Wing at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Agnes Wilson, Darlene Reynolds and Betty Himes and his brothers, Clarence Wilson and Cloyd Wilson. Those left to honor the memory of Ron include his daughter and son-in-law Amy and Shane Engle of Kellogg, granddaughter, Tessa Engle of Kellogg, grandson, Noah Engle of Kellogg, sister, Barb Masterson of What Cheer, Iowa, girlfriend, Karol Davis of Kellogg, many nieces and nephews and friends.