Ronald Earl "Ron" Johnson

Ronald Earl Johnson
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Ronald Johnson, age 66, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He was born the son of John and Edith (Neal) Johnson on February 27, 1955, in Monmouth, Illinois.

Ronald attended Monmouth High School, two years later he enlisted in the US Marines. He married Laurie Noel in 1975, and to this union were three children, Matt, Ryan and Erin. Upon his return from the military, he began working as a brick layer for Marty Swan in Monmouth, Illinois for seven years. Ronald and Laurie later divorced. He later moved to Des Moines in 1985 and he began doing concrete work. He continued to work numerous jobs over the years and ran work for Ahrens Concrete for many years.

Ron was an OPCMIA Local 21 member in Des Moines. Some of his hobbies and interests included his love for animals, cars, motorcycles, drones, and fishing. Above all, Ron loved spending time with his family. Ron will be remembered most for his sense of humor and ability to always make everyone laugh. He will be missed greatly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Bridget Parker; sons, Matt Johnson and Ryan (Dianna) Johnson, Danny (Angie) Parker, Nicholas Parker and Jason Parker; daughters, Erin (Jeremy) Heinrich, April Parker and Amy (Lucas) Mefferd; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Tim (Dawn) Johnson; and brother-in-law, Dan Redding.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dan Johnson and David Johnson; and sister, Susie Redding.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Ron.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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