"One year ago today was your funeral,sadest days of our lives! THANK YOU for being the greatest Dad,Grandpa,an friend....WE ALL think of you everyday an miss you every minute of the day....MISS YOU an LOVE YOU MY DAD!"
In loving memory of
Ronald Lee Hanus
March 13, 1950 - April 8, 2016
Ronald Hanus Sr., 66, of Webster City, died Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home with his daughter Rhonda by his side. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Chad Halbach officiating. Burial will follow the services at Cass Township Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Ronald Lee Hanus was born March 13, 1950 in Webster City, the son of Donald and Marie Kepler Hanus. He graduated from Webster City High School in 1968. That year the family moved to Eagle Grove and Ron joined the United States Marines. On July 26, 1969 he married Karen K. Brannick in Clarion. Ron served 17 months in Vietnam. In 1973 he was honorably discharged with honors. He was employed with Franklin's from 1969 to 1978. From 1978 to 1993 he owned and operated Hanus Salvage Yard. Following his divorce, he was a truck driver for Geise Ready Mix. He retired in 2012 due to failing health.
Ron is survived by his children, Ron Hanus Jr. of Woolstock, Rhonda (Neal Luhmann) Hanus of Webster City, Rebecca Hanus of Webster City; five grandchildren, Jessie Sweazey, Cody Cebula, Cory Cebula, Zach Messerly, Dylan Luhmann; siblings, Mike (Carole) Hanus of Eagle Grove, Don Hanus of Eagle Grove, Rita (Bud) Jacobson of Eagle Grove; many aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, with some being friendlier than others.
Ron loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed a beer and a good bull slinging session. He was a member of the American Legion Post #191, Friends to the Bon de la Roche Alsace Lorraine France and the American Tap Family.
Tributes
"Dad-you are soo missed...3 days ago the 8th was 8 months you went to Heaven......i keep talking to you an have written letters to you.....u forever in my heart,mind an soul Dad! "
"Sept 6,2016 today.....Dad i miss you terribly.....And think of you more!...."
"Dad-you are soo missed! With tears falling down my face an a empty feeling but knot in my stomach,as i look at your picture here,i wish you were still here with us,an i hope you knew what a great Dad,Grandpa an friend you were....i love you."
"July 4th was yesterday,Dad i miss you SOOOO MUCH! Forever love!! "
"my dad i miss your laughter your love being able to talk to you about everything.my heart hurts every min of every hour of every day.rip until we meet again my dad"
"Ronnie you'll be forever in my heart and memories I'll miss you everyday you were the best brother and, friend . I'm so glad we shared a bond that alot of brothers and sisters never have and you always knew how much I loved you ..my brother ,my friend I'll miss our laughs and talks and the times we shared ,your suffering has ended mom came and took you home as you said you could hear her call Rest now in peace my brother my friend until I see you again"
"Dad i miss you SOO MUCH!"
"Big Ron will be missed by many. I always respected him even though he teased me relentlessly and blessed me with a few nicknames. He was a great neighbor, friend of our family. He is shooting the breeze with my Dad and all the rest of the guys. You will be missed and never forgotten."
"Your missed already my friend my buddy my brother,you won't be forgotten any time soon you'll always be in my thoughts! "
"I will miss our talks , jokes and visits my friend. It was a honor to serve in the Corps with you. I will never forget you. Semper Fi. Dennis mason"
"Semper Fi my friend. I'll miss you."
"Never a dull moment with this guy! Ron was like another father to me, always picking on me. Love him more than words could ever say and I will miss him dearly! Ron, I'm sorry I didn't get back to see you but I am so glad that I stopped that day I did. I will forever hold you in my heart! Rest in peace big guy!"
"I knew Ron since childhood and the man always treated me decent. He was a good man. When I did come to Webster City on ocassion I would run into Ron. I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed. RIP Ron. Greg Hayes"
"Thoughts and prayers to the family Ron was a great man n will be missed by many. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. May he rest in peace.fly high Ron fly high... god bless all..."
"Rip ron! You were a great guy with great sense of humor, i got to know you and have you in my life for almost 10 yrs. It was good to see you the times when i came back to webster city to visit before i moved back. Will never forget you. Rest easy"
"RIP Dad! thank you being my dad, fishing an hunting partner! miss you everyday Dad-I love you! your son Little Ronnie"
"FOREVER IN MY HEART! THANK YOU FOR BEING DAD! REST IN PEACE BREATHE EASY DAD! LOVE BECKY!"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,steve remembers all of you he use to live across .the street on the east side."
"We were together almost 10 years and engaged for half...we had a stormy relationship.. But there is always a place in my heart for you Ron...I will always love you..only you and I know what we shared! R.I.P. Karen..."
"May your DAD R.I.P. Im really sorry for your loss..."
"Ill miss you with my whole heart everyday for the rest of my life my best friend-until we meet again rip my daddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"