Ronald S. Johnston
March 23, 2018
Ronald Johnston, 67, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 23, 2018. He was born in Des Moines on April 29, 1950, the son of George Johnston and Cornelia Wells.
Ron loved water fowl hunting and had a passion for field trials with hunting dogs. He devoted his life to his grandchildren who were the light of his life. Later in his life, he discovered a passion for thoroughbred horse racing.
Ron is survived by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn “Mickey” Johnston; daughter, Ronda (Kevin) Kreis; two grandchildren, Cameron and Caden; and many, many treasured friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Monday evening from 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Ron.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Randy & Jackie Williams
03/27/2018
Mickey and family, so sorry for your loss. Ron was an important part of the Farm & Home team and will be missed
John Daugherty
03/27/2018
Ron will be missed. What a tremendous person and great friend.
Dave and Teri Owen
03/27/2018
So sorry for your loss. Ron was a very nice and decent person
Robin Spencer
03/26/2018
Paul Pearson and I will miss seeing Ronnie at Prairie Meadows. He was such a good guy. The races won't be the same without him. We have lost a true friend.