Ronald Hertzler
May 14, 1940 ~ April 20, 2020
Ronald Herbert Hertzler, 79, of Lisbon, Iowa, died on Monday, April 20, 2020. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings because of the Covid-19 pandemic, services will be private for the family at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Friends and extended family are invited to watch the services via livestream on Facebook. Search for and join the Remembering Ronald Hertzler Facebook group for more information. Burial will be at Lisbon Cemetery. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Hertzler; son, Steve (Julie) Hertzler; grandchildren, Annie (Matt) Walker, Sarah Hertzler, and Bethany Hertzler; daughter-in-law, Sharon (Jim) Overmann; sister-in-law, Diane (Ron) Weldin; and brother-in-law, Al (Kristy) Bentley.
Ron was born May 14, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Harry and Geraldine (Rowald) Hertzler. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1959. On May 29, 1964, he married Janice Kay Bentley at the Vernon Lutheran Church in Dows, Iowa. Ron worked in sales for Hamilton Company and Field Technologies.
He loved to watch westerns and was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, especially football, basketball, and wrestling. Ron enjoyed home football games for the Lisbon Lions, woodworking, motorcycles, ice fishing, and most of all, spending time with his family. He was also a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, where he had served as an elder and treasurer.
Ron was preceded in death by his son, Kyle Hertzler; parents, Harry and Geraldine; in-laws, Harold and Maxine Bentley Stover; step father-in-law, Ken Stover; and brother-in-law, Ken Bentley.
Memorials are suggested to the family at PO Box 283 Lisbon, Iowa 52253.
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I never saw him when he wasn’t smiling and ready to chat. He will be much missed.
I always enjoyed talking with Ron. He was an interesting and intelligent man with a great heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Haven’t known him long but always enjoyed talking to him. Prayers for Kay and family🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼
Kay and Family, we were soo sorry to hear of Ron’s passing . Heaven gained another Angel n we all lost a good friend…sending our Love n Hugs to all from across the miles…Tim, Carol Moore and Familiy
Three weeks ago, I stopped by the house in Lisbon bearing gifts with me. Ron had been an avid biker throughout much of his life and was especially fond of the Triumph motorcycle (which was the make he used to ride and compete with in his earlier days). He had just completed physical therapy, so was a little tired, but when he opened the packages, his eyes lit up, he sat straight back in his chair, and began telling the most entertaining stories of his adventures (and escapades) of youth. He, with Kay and I, shared tales of road trips, hill climbs, races- some more legal than others- and occasional mischief he had enjoyed in those biking days. It brought back many pleasant memories for him and he never stopped smiling that entire evening. It was a condition that was contagious, and Kay and I smiled with him. Three hours we spent reminiscing, each story as surprising, and insightful, as the other. Dare I say, although he didn’t ride Harleys, he was high on the hog that night, reliving that cherished chapter of his life. Of course, all of them, one way or another, seemed to tie into the other lives of his life… his wife, his sons, his grandchildren, and all the family that had surrounded him with the same love he had showed for them. What were the gifts I delivered that brought all this out? A black and white photo of Steve McQueen riding a Triumph in one of his favorite films and a DVD history of the Triumph and the records it set around the world. Yes, these presents were two small little simple things… but they got the biggest response I could ever have wished for. Indeed, they were gifts for Ron, but it turned out he was the one who gave me the gift… a chance to learn of his own history and the people and accomplishments within it. Keep on riding, Ron… when I hear thunder I’ll wonder if it’s a storm or you climbing another hill or setting another speed record in heaven.
Kay and family, we are so sad to hear of Ron’s passing. You will be in our prayers. I always thought of Ron as a gentle man and always with a smile. Cindy and John Pospisil
I am so sorry to hear about Ron passing, I always enjoyed talking to him about his Motorcycle years he enjoyed so much! My Prayers are with You and Your Family.
Kay – I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing He was a good, decent and honorable man whom I always enjoyed seeing. I pray that you and the rest of your family are able to find comfort in each other and the memories you have of Ron.
My most heart felt sympathy to you Kay and your wonderful family!! Ron will forever live in our hearts each time we gather at St. Paul to Praise our risen Savior!!
Kay and Steve and family, jUst found out about this today, such sad news. Ron was a great guy, did not know about Kyle. We have many happy memories of camping at Candy Yo Hi Park. Our deepest sympathies, you will be in our prayers. Phil, Joyce, Elizabeth, Joy and family.