Died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Methodist Fremont Health
Ron was born November 7, 1940 in Fremont to Kenneth and Viola 'Shriver' McKenzie. He was raised in the Fremont area. He attended country schools through the 8th grade and graduated from Fremont High School in 1959. Among many of the businesses that Ron worked for in the Fremont area were Sampter's, Fremont Co-op and for many years at the First Congregational Church as custodian and what is now Midland University.
Ron was a member and very active in the First Baptist Church in Fremont for over 40 years.
Ron and Charlotte Anson were married in Fremont on November 10, 1961.
He loved being outdoors and working in his yard. He looked forward to attending activities of his children and grandchildren. He also loved watching NASCAR and Husker Football.
Survivors:
Wife Charlotte
Children Karen (Steve) Heun
Ken (Brenda) McKenzie
Kristi (Ben) Eller
Grandchildren Ryan(Karissa) Heun, Lindsay Heun, Logan Heun, Garrett McKenzie, Paige McKenzie,
Ethan McKenzie, Levi McKenzie, Stephen Quinones, Patrick Quinones and Kay Eller.
Great Grandchild Colton McKenzie
Brother Duane (Judi) McKenzie
Brother-in-law LeRoy (Isabell) Anson
Sister-in-law Lois Anson
The funeral will be 10am, Monday, July 20, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Fremont (following Three Rivers Health Dept. Guidelines, masks encouraged). Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, July 19, from 2pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont (masks suggested). Memorials should be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
A video of the service can be found at:
https://youtu.be/tXgiarn8JZs
Condolences(8)
Norma Gier
Fremont, NE Monday, July 20, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss. Ron was a special person and will be missed. We're thinking of you at this difficult time.Norma (Schou) and Merle Gier
Sonya Hayes
Longmont, CO Monday, July 20, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. Ronnie was a wonderful man , who cared about everyone. sending prayers to the family during this time.Amy tvrdy jessen
Fremont ne, NE Saturday, July 18, 2020 Sorry for your lossJohn & Jan Shriver
Perth, Australia, TX Friday, July 17, 2020 Our love and prayer is with you all as you say temporary good-bye to Ron. He has gone ahead to his heavenly home and we will meet him again in God's time. Meanwhile he will be missed by us all even as we sorrow not as others who have no hope. God bless and comfort each one, especially Charlotte, Karen, Ken Kristi, Duane & families during this time. All our love, Uncle John & Jan, Juline, Jonathan, Janis, James, Joshua, Jennifer and families in Australia.Brenda Brimmerman
Saint Paul, MN Friday, July 17, 2020 May the be with you in your hour of need.cindy
fremont, NE Friday, July 17, 2020 so sorry for your loss, I used to work with Ron many years ago at Midland College, he loved to talk about his family.. I would also enjoy visiting with him when I worked at Hallmark, he always would take time to visit and catch up on things. his faith, family and health were always priority with him , I am sure you will all miss him greatly, wishing you comfort and peace at this time,Kari Perry
Clarks, NE Friday, July 17, 2020 I worked with Ron at the power plant many years ago. His infectious smile and laugh were one of a kind. He always would ask how things were and had a genuine love for life. I am so sorry for your loss.Bob & Eileen Thornburg
Fremont, NE Thursday, July 16, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss.Thoughts & prayers,
Bob & Eileen Thornburg