"So sorry Ronner is no longer with us. We shared many misdirected times in our youth-stock car races, pick up basketball and football,cruising the gut , drag racing etc. I shall miss him. My prayers to all who knew him. Hugs. Rex and Linda Maurer "
In loving memory of
Ronald Lee Chambliss
February 14, 1945 - November 15, 2017
Ronald Lee Chambliss, 72, of Tipton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Visitation for Ron will be held on Sunday, November 19 from 2:00-5:00 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 20, 10:30 am, also at Fry's. Immediately following the funeral service, there will be a time of food and remembrance for all friends and family to attend, at St. Mary's Hall, Tipton. In honoring Ron's request, he will be cremated following the funeral service. Inurnment will be held at Red Oak Cemetery, Tipton, at a later date. Memorials in Ron's honor may be directed to: Cedar County Freedom Rock. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
Ron was born on February 14, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa, son of Gerald and Norma (Birkhofer) Chambliss. Ron's family moved to Tipton in the early 60s. He graduated from Tipton High School with the class of 1965. Ron was united in marriage to Diane Mueller on August 28, 1971, in Tipton, where they remained and raised their children: Angela and Timothy.
Ron's employment years was spent with the Iowa D.O.T. where he was employed for 33 years before retiring in December of 2001. Ron developed several lasting friendships with his co-workers that remained through his retirement years. Ron cherished the time he spent with his family, he was a true family patriarch who will remain in the hearts of many. Ron enjoyed golfing, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes-football and basketball, Chicago Bears and doing crossword puzzles.
Surviving Ron is his wife of 46 years, Diane; children, Angela (Rob Penningroth) Chambliss of Clarence and Timothy (Jill) Chambliss of Tipton; sisters, Shirley Grunder of Muscatine and Patricia (Donald) Parker of Cedar Rapids; brother, Robert (Lois Greenwald) Chambliss of Muscatine; grandchildren, Colin and Carson Chambliss; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Melva Mueller; special fur-companion, Sophie. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Janet, brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Kay Chambliss, brother-in-law Marlyn Grunder, sister-in-law Judith Chambliss, father-in-law Ransom Mueller.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with all of you!"
"I am so sorry for your loss. The death of a love one can be extremely difficult to cope with. Many have found comfort in the many promises found in God's word the bible. Acts 24:15 has special meaning for many. There it speaks about the resurrection. By means of the resurrection our loving Creator, Jehovah God, will restore life back to those sleeping in death as promised (Titus1:2). Please embrace this wonderful promise of God during this difficult time."
"So very sorry to hear of Ron's passing, Diane, Tim and Angie. "
"Ron always had a smile on his face and was so kind. My deepest sympathies go out to you Diane and your family. I pray that God will grant you the strength during this very sad time."
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the family. "
"So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. My dad worked with Ron at the DOT. I have very fond memories of Ron and all from DOT. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
June Seligman"
"Sorry for your loss Diane and family"
"So sorry for your loss....Diane I am so sorry thoughts and prayers to your family God Bless"
"Very sorry for your family's loss. Our deepest sympathy."
"Ron and Diane frequently came and visited my parents. They always looked forward to their visit with them. Ron will be deeply missed by all of us. He was a wonderful cousin and friend to all."