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Ronald Mervin “Ron” Ellyson

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Birth	:	13 May 1927 West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Mar 2021 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Branch Cemetery, West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6765000, -91.3515000
Description	:	Ronald M. "Ron" Ellyson, 93, of West Branch, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mercy Iowa City. Graveside services with military rites will begin Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the West Branch Cemetery. Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City is handling Ron’s arrangements. Born May 13, 1927 in West Branch, Iowa, the son of Austin and Ina (Thomas) Ellyson, Ron grew up in West Branch and attended country schools. In 1945, during his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy with two friends from West Branch, and served on... Read More	Ronald M. "Ron" Ellyson, 93, of West Branch, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mercy Iowa City. Graveside services with military rites will begin Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the West Branch Cemetery. Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City is handling Ron’s arrangements. Born May 13, 1927 in West Branch, Iowa, the son of Austin and Ina (Thomas) Ellyson, Ron grew up in West Branch and attended country schools. In 1945, during his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy with two friends from West Branch, and served on the USS Hornet during World War II, from 1945 until 1947. Ron married Catherine “Kaye” Murphy July 22, 1948 in West Branch. They lived in the West Branch area most of their married life except for a few years in the 1950’s when they moved to Redondo Beach, California. The couple raised their children and shared a devoted life for 62 years, until Catherine’s death in 2010. His career in construction spanned 50 years. Ron worked for Paulson Construction in West Branch for 28 years, and also operated R & G Ellyson Construction with his son, Greg, for over 20 years, retiring in 1997. He was a charter member of the West Branch American Legion, and also a longtime member of West Branch Lion’s Club. Survivors include his son, Greg (Kat) Ellyson; daughter, Pamela K. Long; grandson, Thad Long (Stacey Young-Long) and their children, Ellyson “Elly,” Louis, and Simon; and granddaughter, Catherine Downing (Jason) and their children, Jace and Taylor. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Catherine; and two brothers, Philip and Iral.

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Ronald Mervin “Ron” Ellyson's memorial is located at: West Branch Cemetery, West Branch, Cedar County, USA.
When did Ronald Mervin “Ron” Ellyson death?
Ronald Mervin “Ron” Ellyson death on 9 Mar 2021 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6765000
Longitude: -91.3515000

Family Members:

Parent

Austin Iral Ellyson

(1889 - 1974)

Ina Crozer Thomas Ellyson

(1888 - 1987)

Spouse

Catherine Kabela Ellyson

(1925 - 2010)

Siblings

Iral Thomas Ellyson

(1923 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Branch Cemetery
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6765000, -91.3515000

2. Friends Village Cemetery
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6732000, -91.3470000

3. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6681500, -91.3519900

4. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6755750, -91.3396070

5. Chamness Burial Plot
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6597351, -91.3182108

6. Oasis Cemetery
Oasis, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7005997, -91.3858032

7. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6637000, -91.3073000

8. Honey Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7158012, -91.3266983

9. Fairview Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6931000, -91.4171982

10. Downey Cemetery
Downey, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6119003, -91.3182983

11. Springdale Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6786003, -91.2581024

12. United Brethren Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7445000, -91.3285000

13. Molback Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6253910, -91.4181800

14. North Scott Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6634500, -91.4477000

15. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Cedar Valley, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7295000, -91.2667000

16. Howard Cemetery
Plato, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7486303, -91.2918299

17. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

18. Morse Cemetery
Morse, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7447014, -91.4432983

19. Thompson Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6038000, -91.4440500

20. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

21. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Solon, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7779290, -91.3748950

22. North Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5924988, -91.2694016

23. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6665370, -91.4949430

24. Evergreen Hill Cemetery
Cedar Bluff, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7867012, -91.3305969