Ronald Otto Fels
April 06, 2022
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Ronald Otto Fels, 81, passed away April 6, 2022. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Burial will be Thursday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Homestead Cemetery in Homestead, IA. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church in Norwalk.
Ronald was born on March 14, 1941 to Marie (Eichacker) and Herbert Fels. He graduated from Drake University with his BA and from the University of Iowa with his Master’s in economics. Ron worked in the finance industry and was an avid University of Iowa sports fan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Madge Fels; his sons, Brad Fels and Chris Mulfinger; grandchildren, Madelaine Fels, Emerson Fels and Campbell Mulfinger; and his sister, Judy Chesley. Ron was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to New Life Lutheran Church, 4380 Wakonda Dr. in Norwalk, IA 50211 and condolences express at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Robert C Berger
04/17/2022
To the family of Ron Fels,
I am so very sorry to read of his passing in the Amana Bulletin a few moments ago and express my sincere condolences for your loss! Ron and I go way back to our Amana High School days where he was always a step (or more) ahead of me in whatever we were talking about!
I am in shock of learning this myself. Friend Bob
Bruce Eichacker
04/14/2022
Madge & Family, My sincere condolences on your loss. I just now heard about his passing.
Cousin Bruce
Amy Howell (Andersen)
04/11/2022
I have so many fond memories of Ron growing up down the street, church and Hawkeye games! I was saddened deeply to hear of his passing. He will be missed by all. May the Lord's peace be with you all in this difficult time.
Greg and Beth Hayworth
04/09/2022
Madge and Family- our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Always enjoyed talking Hawkeyes with him, and also enjoyed when he read at church- great voice! Ron touched many lives with his easy going manner. Peace be with you.
Miles & Karen Haug
04/09/2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron's family.
Ed and Diane Kuhl
04/08/2022
We were so very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and the gift of his friendship. Ed recalls all the times after the church service ended, he would meet Ed in the back and talk sports. Ed and Ron enjoyed many years of the Barnstormer games together. He will be missed, but we are certain he is a heaven bound Hawkeye. God speed, Ron.
Shane and Amy Havick (Heaverlo)
04/08/2022
We lost a good one when the good Lord came calling for Ron. He will never be replaced as he set the bar so high for the rest of us. So hard to talk about all of the positives Ron brought to the world and so many were blessed to know him. He didn't know a stranger, when he met you he treated you like you were best friends from day one. Always welcoming and going out of his way to make sure everyone was taken care of and had a good time.
Our kids enjoyed Ron and have so many fond memories of him. Traveling to bowl games, going to tailgates, and just being around him. He had such a calming presence and knew how to bring a smile to so many faces.
He loved his wife, his family, friends, and of course his Hawkeyes. Our thoughts and prayers are with Madge and the rest of the family as you navigate through this difficult time.
Rest in peace Ron, you are going to be missed, but you will always be in our hearts. Until we meet again!
Jeff & Ann Heaverlo & Families
04/08/2022
For over 40 years we are proud to have called Ron our good friend. Spent many phone calls discussing Hawkeye games, planning road trips to away games, bowl games ( driving to California) and tailgating. Always pulling pranks on each other! A lot of great memories!! Ron will truly be missed not only by us but also by our kids and grandkids and the many friends he had at our tailgating events. Ron was definitely one special person, he was very proud of his family, sharing many stories.Our hearts are with the Fels family!