Ronald Hale Clatt, 85 of Colo, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2022.
Ron was born March 11, 1937, in Marshall County, the son of Arthur John and Ethel Marie (Porter) Clatt. He graduated from Colo High School in 1956 and was married to Barbara Jean Groomes on May 12, 1956, and to that union, four children were born: Marcella, Michael, Ronald and Kathy.
Ron started working for Iowa State University – Central Stores for the facilities, also in 1956. He learned and became an electrician for the Physical Plant at Iowa State and was assigned as an area mechanic for the Iowa State Center. He retired from Iowa State in 1997.
Following retirement, Ron couldn't' sit still. He worked for Graphic Forms in Nevada, the Colo Co-op, and Easy Camping in Nevada. Ron also would do odd jobs helping others. With a little help, he built two of the homes he lived in.
Ron and Barb liked to travel and go camping. They took many trips with their grandchildren in their motorhome. He liked to go fishing in a boat if he was driving. Ron was not so happy when he would get hooks in his finger or hat and when he had to untangle all the lines when he took the kids fishing. Together, Ron and Barb went to many bluegrass festivals. He like to construct Legos with the kids, build Kinnects and make wood sculptures for the yard. Lately, Ron just liked riding in the back seat of the car, going on rides to anywhere anyone would take him.
Ron is survived by his four children: Marcella Roberts (Gail), Michael (Linda), Ronald Gene (Shari) and Kathy Clatt; seven plus grandchildren; eleven plus great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; his brothers, Larry (Sandra), Charles (Sue) and Mark; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents; and his sister, Mary Beth Heiken.
A Celebration of Life for Ron and Barbara will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Mike Carey officiating. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to www.rasmussonfh.com, clicking on Ron's photo, then Tribute Wall. Family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo Fire Department in memory of Ron and Barbara.
Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com
Ron was born March 11, 1937, in Marshall County, the son of Arthur John and Ethel Marie (Porter) Clatt. He graduated from Colo High School in 1956 and was married to Barbara Jean Groomes on May 12, 1956, and to that union, four children were born: Marcella, Michael, Ronald and Kathy.
Ron started working for Iowa State University – Central Stores for the facilities, also in 1956. He learned and became an electrician for the Physical Plant at Iowa State and was assigned as an area mechanic for the Iowa State Center. He retired from Iowa State in 1997.
Following retirement, Ron couldn't' sit still. He worked for Graphic Forms in Nevada, the Colo Co-op, and Easy Camping in Nevada. Ron also would do odd jobs helping others. With a little help, he built two of the homes he lived in.
Ron and Barb liked to travel and go camping. They took many trips with their grandchildren in their motorhome. He liked to go fishing in a boat if he was driving. Ron was not so happy when he would get hooks in his finger or hat and when he had to untangle all the lines when he took the kids fishing. Together, Ron and Barb went to many bluegrass festivals. He like to construct Legos with the kids, build Kinnects and make wood sculptures for the yard. Lately, Ron just liked riding in the back seat of the car, going on rides to anywhere anyone would take him.
Ron is survived by his four children: Marcella Roberts (Gail), Michael (Linda), Ronald Gene (Shari) and Kathy Clatt; seven plus grandchildren; eleven plus great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; his brothers, Larry (Sandra), Charles (Sue) and Mark; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents; and his sister, Mary Beth Heiken.
A Celebration of Life for Ron and Barbara will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Mike Carey officiating. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to www.rasmussonfh.com, clicking on Ron's photo, then Tribute Wall. Family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo Fire Department in memory of Ron and Barbara.
Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com
Ronald Hale Clatt, 85 of Colo, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2022.
Ron was born March 11, 1937, in Marshall County, the son of Arthur John and Ethel Marie (Porter) Clatt. He graduated from Colo High School in 1956 and was married to Barbara Jean Groomes on May 12, 1956, and to that union, four children were born: Marcella, Michael, Ronald and Kathy.
Ron started working for Iowa State University – Central Stores for the facilities, also in 1956. He learned and became an electrician for the Physical Plant at Iowa State and was assigned as an area mechanic for the Iowa State Center. He retired from Iowa State in 1997.
Following retirement, Ron couldn't' sit still. He worked for Graphic Forms in Nevada, the Colo Co-op, and Easy Camping in Nevada. Ron also would do odd jobs helping others. With a little help, he built two of the homes he lived in.
Ron and Barb liked to travel and go camping. They took many trips with their grandchildren in their motorhome. He liked to go fishing in a boat if he was driving. Ron was not so happy when he would get hooks in his finger or hat and when he had to untangle all the lines when he took the kids fishing. Together, Ron and Barb went to many bluegrass festivals. He like to construct Legos with the kids, build Kinnects and make wood sculptures for the yard. Lately, Ron just liked riding in the back seat of the car, going on rides to anywhere anyone would take him.
Ron is survived by his four children: Marcella Roberts (Gail), Michael (Linda), Ronald Gene (Shari) and Kathy Clatt; seven plus grandchildren; eleven plus great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; his brothers, Larry (Sandra), Charles (Sue) and Mark; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents; and his sister, Mary Beth Heiken.
A Celebration of Life for Ron and Barbara will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Mike Carey officiating. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to www.rasmussonfh.com, clicking on Ron's photo, then Tribute Wall. Family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo Fire Department in memory of Ron and Barbara.
Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com
Ron was born March 11, 1937, in Marshall County, the son of Arthur John and Ethel Marie (Porter) Clatt. He graduated from Colo High School in 1956 and was married to Barbara Jean Groomes on May 12, 1956, and to that union, four children were born: Marcella, Michael, Ronald and Kathy.
Ron started working for Iowa State University – Central Stores for the facilities, also in 1956. He learned and became an electrician for the Physical Plant at Iowa State and was assigned as an area mechanic for the Iowa State Center. He retired from Iowa State in 1997.
Following retirement, Ron couldn't' sit still. He worked for Graphic Forms in Nevada, the Colo Co-op, and Easy Camping in Nevada. Ron also would do odd jobs helping others. With a little help, he built two of the homes he lived in.
Ron and Barb liked to travel and go camping. They took many trips with their grandchildren in their motorhome. He liked to go fishing in a boat if he was driving. Ron was not so happy when he would get hooks in his finger or hat and when he had to untangle all the lines when he took the kids fishing. Together, Ron and Barb went to many bluegrass festivals. He like to construct Legos with the kids, build Kinnects and make wood sculptures for the yard. Lately, Ron just liked riding in the back seat of the car, going on rides to anywhere anyone would take him.
Ron is survived by his four children: Marcella Roberts (Gail), Michael (Linda), Ronald Gene (Shari) and Kathy Clatt; seven plus grandchildren; eleven plus great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; his brothers, Larry (Sandra), Charles (Sue) and Mark; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents; and his sister, Mary Beth Heiken.
A Celebration of Life for Ron and Barbara will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Mike Carey officiating. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to www.rasmussonfh.com, clicking on Ron's photo, then Tribute Wall. Family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo Fire Department in memory of Ron and Barbara.
Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com
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