Ronald Thompson

Ronald E. Thompson, 74, of Fayette died Friday, April 13, 2018, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette with Rev. Herbert Mueller III officiating. 

Burial followed at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette. 

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation. 

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.  

Ronald Eugene, son of Tilmer and Ethel (Nelson) Thompson, was born Aug. 16, 1943, in Clermont. 

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Clermont. 

Ronald received his education in the Clermont Schools. 

On Aug. 21, 1966, he was united in marriage with Sandra Miller at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette.

Ronald drove a truck for Wilson’s Feed and Supply in West Union for a few years prior to working for Maynard Co-op for over 30 years, from which he retired.

He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it be working at his acreage or hunting and fishing.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Sandra of Fayette; three children, Michelle L. Thompson of Waterloo, Janelle R. Pityer of Algona, and Jamie R. (Buddie) Thompson of Glenwood; four grandchildren, Courtney Pityer of Algona, Carissa Pityer of Ames, Christopher Pityer of Algona, and Cody Thompson of Glenwood; two stepgrandchildren, Allie and Jacob Brooks of Glenwood; one brother, Henry Thompson of Randalia; father-in-law, James Miller of LaCrescent, Minn.; sister-in-law, Jane Thompson of Sumner; brother-in-law, Rodney (Julie) Miller of LaCrescent, Minn.; three nephews, Brian Thompson of Randalia, Jeff (Christy) Miller of Colorado, Alex Schomers of Minnesota; and two nieces, Jackie (John) Revard of South Dakota and Jade Miller of LaCrescent, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alan Thompson and one brother in infancy; mother-in-law, MaryAnn Miller; and sister-in-law, Barbara Thompson.    16u16