Ronald Groetken

Ronald John Groetken, 75, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his home. Services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, IA.

Ron was born September 28, 1940 in LeMars, IA to Olive and Gerhard Groetken. Following high school graduation, Ron joined the US Navy. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in Colorado until his retirement in 2002 at which time he moved to Des Moines. He enjoyed camping, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, and sharing his ornery sense of humor. Ron was a faithful attender of First Federated Church.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Doug (Vicky), Shelly Carpenter, Rhett (Angela), step-daughters Sheila (Steve) Adams, Collette (Richard) Cook, Patricia (Jeff) Farr, Teresa Hendricks, Cindy (Michael) Leaders, and Stephanie (Derek) Fister; brothers, Gerald (JoAnn), Lawrence (Carmen), James (Phyllis), and Kenneth (Deborah) Groetken; sisters, Joyce Fields and Sister Ella Groetken; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Cletus and Richard.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA, the Veterans Administration, or to Lewy Bodies Dementia Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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