He was born July 27, 1934 in Schuyler, NE to Thaddeus Freeman Payzant and Elizabeth Magdalene (Petersen) Payzant. He grew up on a farm in Schuyler, NE graduating from Schuyler High School in 1951. Ron married Norma Jean (Kerns) on April 19th, 1964 at the First Christian Church in Fremont. They were blessed with 55 years of marriage.
Ron was employed at Gambles Warehouse in Fremont for 34years. He was hired to load trucks and fill orders, but he quickly moved up the ladder and served 32 of those 34 years as Regional Service Manager. He was also employed at Arlington High School as a custodian, where he enjoyed "jello" from the "lunch ladies", and the many students. Ron worked as a maintenance manager for Stanton Towers, and most recently at Fremont Health in the maintenance department for 23 ½ years.
Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960 working as a Dental technician.
Ron's hobbies included planting and growing flower's; roses were his favorite. Also, assembling model airplanes, listening to various music at the Fremont Eagles club, and attending his great nephew's and niece's band/music concerts, various sporting events and roller skating.
Ron is survived by his wife Norma Jean of Fremont; Sister-in-law Arnita Wolf of Hooper; nieces Deb (Dan) Hitchler, Denise Shannon of Fremont, Angela (Albert) Hammang of Arlington; nephew Aaron (RaLyne) Wolf of Scribner; Great nieces Jessica Hitchler, Allison Wolf, great nephews Tyler(Breanna)Hitchler, Evan Hammang, Luke Hammang, and Zane Wolf; great- great nieces and nephew Silas Hitchler, Marlys Hitchler, and Ellis Hitchler.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, sister Betty June; and infant sister Helen May; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Barbara and Bob Shannon; niece Diane Shannon and brother-in-law Raymond Wolf.
The funeral service will be 2pm, Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Fremont First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug Smith and Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Burial with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard will follow the service in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6-8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A memorial will be determined at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Peggy L Dudley
Aurora, NE Saturday, April 18, 2020 Hi Norma,Haven't seen you for a long time. I'm Lee Gaughenbaugh's sister.
So sorry to read of Ron's passing.
He was such a kind man, and I know are you and family are missing him so much. Please accept my belated sympathies.
I will take this opportunity to give you and update on Lee. He is now living in Valley at the Valhaven Care and Rehab Center. Has been there permanently since last September (2019). He has made many friends and is being well taken care of. His main problem was lack of socialization nutrition, and he was unable to care for himself properly at the Towers, so Dr. Stanley recommended that he make the change. The staff is wonderful to him and I thank God .
God's blessings to you Norma. You and Ron were always to kind to Lee an did lots of nice things for him.
Again, my sympathies on your loss.
Peggy Dudley
Lisa Stork
West Des Moines, IA Friday, November 8, 2019 Norma, I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I so enjoyed the conversations I had with him and you when I was working at the Bread store and you two would come in. Such a loving couple! You could just see the love you had for each other! God bless you and your families at this time.Kathy Spicer
Ames, NE Friday, November 8, 2019 I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing Norma. Bless your heart. I still remember when we met, at the Pathfinder House. I was taking care of Ron's sister Betty. You both were always so kind. Praying for you & your family.Alan & Susan Phillips
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 7, 2019 Our deepest sympathy thinking of you God bless.The Phillips family
Sue Kudlac
OMAHA, NE Wednesday, November 6, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you Norma and family!Steven and Karen
Arlington, NE Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Dear Norma, We are so sorry of Ron's passing. Aunt Agnes always so enjoyed Ron and all the fun things he did. May God comfort you in your loss. Steven and Karen BremerLori Mesenbrink
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Norma and Family: So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He will be greatly missed. I am thinking of you. Lori