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The Life of RONALD EUGENE FENTON

Ronald Fenton, 54, passed away on October 27, 2015, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Des Moines on January 16, 1961, to Deloris and LeRoy Fenton.

Ronald was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, never leaving 57th Street, and was a graduate of Hoover High School. He married his wife of 31 years on February 17, 1984.

Ronald held various positions within the automotive industry. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ronald also loved racing throughout central Iowa for numerous years.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Bessie; sons, Travis (Tina) Fenton and Joshua (Katie) Fenton; brothers, Roger (Lisa) Fenton and Robert (Carol) Fenton; sister-in-law, Karen (Tony) Donati; mother-in-law, Gloria Nissen; and a host of nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, and father-in-law, James Nissen.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions will be received by the family and directed to various organizations at a later time.

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