Ronald N. Schulz

Ronald N. Schulz, 88, of Hansell, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at West Fork United Methodist Church, rural Sheffield, with burial in the West Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Counsell Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton. Ronald was born on January 5, 1934, in rural Sheffield, Iowa, to George Lockwood “Pete” and Lorena (Wearda) Schulz. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Sheffield. Ron attended West Fork Country School No. 9 through the eighth grade. He then went to Hansell High School and graduated with the class of 1951. When Ron’s father passed away in 1951, Ron stayed home to help with farming, as his brother Gerald was serving in the Marine Corps. After Gerald was discharged, Ron and Gerald started farming together and continued for over twenty-five years. Ron was very proud that his family farm was designated a Century Farm in 2008. Ron and Gerald were very close and enjoyed working with each other. Ron served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956. After his discharge, he was a very active member of the Dumont American Legion holding several offices. Ron was blessed to go on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in September 2014. In his younger years, Ron played fast pitch softball in the summer and bowled in local leagues in the winter. He was a volunteer member of the Hansell Fire Department. Ron also served as a member of the Hansell City Council. On July 11, 1971, Ron married Reba Ball Krukow at West Fork United Methodist Church in rural Sheffield and took on the task of helping raise six children. Together they made their home in Hansell. Ron was a member of Hansell United Methodist Church until its closing, when he became a member of West Fork United Methodist Church. He served on the church council in Hansell for a number of years. Ron enjoyed playing cards, having coffee in Dumont, having breakfast in Hampton, and socializing with anyone. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family. The new additions to the family always gave him joy that he would share with others. Ron is survived by his children, Gary (Merra Loy) Krukow, Mike Krukow, Sandy (Vonn) Aaron, Ron (Phylis) Krukow, Kathy (Ken) Barloon, and Kevin (Lisa) Krukow, fourteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, seven step great-grandchildren, nephew Gary (Colleen) Schulz, nieces Sandy (Craig) Eckhardt and Jean Schulz-Mitchell, along with numerous extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Reba, parents Pete and Lorena, brothers Gale and Gerald, and infant grandson baby Krukow. Counsell Woodley Funeral Home of Hampton is caring for Ron and his family.

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Ronald N. Schulz

January 5, 1934 - December 17, 2022