The Life of RONALD KEITH STEWART
Ronald Stewart, 76, passed away on October 9, 2016. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 7, 1940, to Merle and Loal Stewart.
Ron humbly served his country with the United States Marine Corps for three years and then continued his service with the Marine Corps Reserve. He was a Polk County Deputy Sheriff for many years until his retirement in 1997. Having been an avid supporter of the Hawkeyes, Ron was proud to have the detail of Director of Football Security for the Iowa Hawkeyes for 32 years, retiring in 2014.
Ron was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who treasured his family and their time spent together. When he wasn’t with his family or cheering on the Hawkeyes, Ron enjoyed a day on the water fishing.
Ron is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cara; children, Amy Stewart Hunt and Don Quijano; grandson, Andrew Hunt; and his siblings, William (Barbara) Stewart and Judith (Larry) Lee. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue in Clive. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of your choice in loving memory of Ron.
Ron humbly served his country with the United States Marine Corps for three years and then continued his service with the Marine Corps Reserve. He was a Polk County Deputy Sheriff for many years until his retirement in 1997. Having been an avid supporter of the Hawkeyes, Ron was proud to have the detail of Director of Football Security for the Iowa Hawkeyes for 32 years, retiring in 2014.
Ron was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who treasured his family and their time spent together. When he wasn’t with his family or cheering on the Hawkeyes, Ron enjoyed a day on the water fishing.
Ron is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cara; children, Amy Stewart Hunt and Don Quijano; grandson, Andrew Hunt; and his siblings, William (Barbara) Stewart and Judith (Larry) Lee. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue in Clive. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of your choice in loving memory of Ron.
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Military Service
War:
Korea
Branch:
Marines
Rank:
Unknown
