Ronald Morgan Tait
June 13, 1935 — October 15, 2023
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Ronald Morgan Tait, 88, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023 at his home.
Ronald was born June 13, 1935, in Centerville, Iowa, to Emory and Merle (Morgan) Tait. He graduated from Centerville High School. He married Cherie Closser on December 19, 1959. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 1955-1958, worked for 40 years for 3E, and 22 years for Iowa State Fair Electric Department. The Iowa State Fair was like his second family.
He enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, and attending aviation shows. He loved picking on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Above all, he loved the time spent with his family and friends.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Cherie Tait; children, Gary Tait, Brian (Julita) Tait, and Debbie (Brian) Burr; grandchildren, Jacob Burr and Stephanie (Collin) Bryan; great-grandchildren, Tait Bryan and Caden Bryan; sister, Donna Clark; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Chenault, Sara Tait, and Cherie Lynn Schnelle; and numerous other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wendell Tait and Grant (Rosemary) Dusablon; sister, Nancy Vonevich; and brother-in-law, Howard Clark.
The family will greet friends on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines. For those unable to attend the service, view the live stream below
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, EveryStep Hospice, or Lutheran Church of Hope in loving memory of Ronald.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Tony and Mary Leto
10/18/2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cherie/family at this difficult time. We will miss our neighbor Ron, and remember his kind spirit and caring heart!
Patty and Bill Glenn
10/18/2023
We were so sorry to learn of Ron's passing, he was a great neighbor. We send our thoughts and prayers out to Cherie and his family.
Janelle Johnson
10/17/2023
To Ron's family from "Your State Fair Campground Family" - we are so sorry for your loss. We are forever indebted to your family for helping us create some of the BEST memories at the Iowa State Fair. "Grandpa Ron" will forever be in our hearts and our memories of 11 of the best days of summer! Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Russ Bentall
10/17/2023
I was sorry to hear about Ron and may the grace of God welcome Ron to everlasting life. I met Ron when I was working for Baldor Electric and he would come to our warehouse for motors and call for technical help. He always treated me with a lot of respect and I had a lot of respect for Ron as well and enjoyed seeing Ron when he would come to our warehouse or to the motor shop. I started with 3E in 2006 and he was very welcoming to me. I will miss Ron and hope he is in a much better place.
Steve Van Brocklin
10/16/2023
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. May his family feel the healing touch of Christ when they need it most and may his spirit live on in the memories of those who loved him.
I worked with Ron at 3E. I was blessed to get to know him better after his "retirement" from 3E at the shareholders meetings and Christmas luncheons. His technical ability, desire to solve problems for the customer and his get it done attitude are legendary at 3E. He set a gold standard that will go on to be remembered for generations. Thank you, Ron, for the service to 3E, our customers, vendors and shareholders. May your soul rest in the eternal peace of our Lord and Savior.