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Richard J. “Dick” Ronk Sr.

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Birth	:	30 Oct 1924 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 2012 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2722015, -95.8208008
Description	:	Richard J. Ronk, Sr., age 87, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 7, 2012, at Mercy Hospital. Dick, the son of Orval and Anna Chapman, born in Council Bluffs on October 30, 1924, was a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1942. He served his country during WWII as a member of the Eighth Air Force 480th Bomb Group in Ipswich. After the war years, Dick attended the University of Oklahoma, married Rita M. Flack in 1946 and finished his BA at Creighton University. After graduation from Creighton, Dick worked for Central States Life Insurance... Read More	Richard J. Ronk, Sr., age 87, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 7, 2012, at Mercy Hospital. Dick, the son of Orval and Anna Chapman, born in Council Bluffs on October 30, 1924, was a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1942. He served his country during WWII as a member of the Eighth Air Force 480th Bomb Group in Ipswich. After the war years, Dick attended the University of Oklahoma, married Rita M. Flack in 1946 and finished his BA at Creighton University. After graduation from Creighton, Dick worked for Central States Life Insurance Company in Omaha for 39 years retiring as Senior Vice-President and controller. He also served as officer and director of Central States Indemnity and president of Staco Assurance Company. Dick was on the board of the IASA (Insurance Accounting Systems Association). Additionally, Dick was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; past-president of St. Albert Parents' Association, past chair of St. Patrick's Finance Committee and a past chair of the Des Moines Diocesan Appeal. He was a great father, a wonderful husband and a truly honest man. We will all miss our "Bramps". In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brother, Donald. Dick is survived by Rita (Flack) his wife, who with him celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on September 8, 2011; children, Barb Reilly (Roger) of Iowa City, Retsey Anderson (Jim) of Eagan, Minnesota and Dr. Richard Ronk, Jr., DDS (Laural Hopp) of Council Bluffs. Grandchildren: RJ Reilly (Sara) of Parker, Colorado, Elizabeth Reilly Moore (Shawn) of New Brighton, Minnesota, Patrick Reilly of Winona, Minnesota, Alison Ronk Roshone (Michael) of Omaha, Eric Ronk of Council Bluffs, Ben and Matt Anderson of Eagan, Minnesota. Great grandchild, Harper Maye Reilly of Parker, Colorado; many nieces and nephews. Memorials: Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Albert Schools or Creighton University. Visitation: Recitation of the Rosary, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 5:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Service: Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Rev David Fleming will be the celebrant. Cemetery: Interment St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. Obituary & Photo is from The Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel

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Where is Richard J. “Dick” Ronk Sr.'s memorial?
Richard J. “Dick” Ronk Sr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA.
When did Richard J. “Dick” Ronk Sr. death?
Richard J. “Dick” Ronk Sr. death on 7 Jun 2012 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2722015
Longitude: -95.8208008

Family Members:

Parent

Orval Denver Ronk

(1892 - 1957)

Anna Louise Chapman Ronk

(1899 - 1989)

Spouse

Rita May Flack Ronk

(1926 - 2014)

Siblings

Donald Dean Ronk

(1921 - 2000)

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