Ronald "Ron" McDanel
May 11, 2022
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Ronald “Ron” McDanel, 78, passed away May 11, 2022 at MercyOne.
Ron was born December 4, 1943 in Algona, Iowa to Russell and Opal McDanel. His family moved to the Des Moines area when he was in elementary school. Ron graduated from Urbandale High School. On January 28, 1968, he married Sharon Hein. Ron retired in 2011 from a utility locating company. After his retirement, he went to work for O’Reilly’s delivering auto parts. He enjoyed golf, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter.
Ron is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon; daughter, Anna; granddaughter, Hope; siblings, David (Lynda) McDanel, Barbara Rohlf, Tom (Barb) McDanel and Marcia (Keith) Goode; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Shirley Newton.
The family will have a celebration of Ron’s life Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Ron.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ben Guise
05/14/2022
Ron, you had a magnificent sense of humor. You got it from your mom, Opal.
I had hands down the hardest laugh of my entire life with you when Opal told us the story of her and your dad, Russ dog. I cant remember the dogs name. It was smart, scrawny, ugly and had an attitude. It may have been a Jack Russell Terrier.
For some reason the dog became upset at your dad, who was in bed, under the covers, naked. The dog sought out your dad, lifted its leg and peed on himand then ran for its life with Russ in hot pursuit. Your mom appreciated the necessity of perspective and graphic detail in a story, and this time didnt let us down. She unabashedly described what she was looking at as your dad went through the bedroom door as fast as was humanly possible on his hands and knees. I thought they were going to have to call an ambulance to untuck us from the fetal position, we were laughing so hard and so long.
I will never forget you.
Kevin Owen Allen
05/12/2022
What a great high energy dude.Thanks to awesome friend Bob Nickolson I was introduced to Ron.Enjoyed Drag racing with him and most of all laughing for Ron always had great stories.Much love to Sharon and family.Sincerely Kevin O. Allen.
Charlie Cain
05/12/2022
So sorry for the loss of Ron. He was my friend since 1984 we did a lot together. I was with him when he got his first hole in one. He loved golf but must of all he loved his Granddaughter Hope. RIP old buddy.