"Dear Family-I am so sad to read this obituary months after Uncle Ronnie has passed. To find out only now I feel somewhat empty and lost for words. Ronnie will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. He was always so good to my girls as well, buying little gifts on holiday's and sometimes for no apparent reason other than he saw something and thought of them. His fun loving personality and generosity will always be remembered."
In loving memory of
Ronnie Collins
October 7, 1960 - December 22, 2011
Ronnie Collins, age 51, of Albia passed away on Thursday December 22, 2011 at his residence in Albia under the care of Hospice of Monroe County. Ronnie was born in Albia on October 7, 1960 to Tom and Jennie (Creanzie) Collins.
Ronnie attended the Albia Schools. He was a bartender for many years. He enjoyed fishing and bowling, and was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He was a member of the Albia Eagles Club.
Survivors include his siblings, Kay (Ray) Stewart of Albia, Tom Collins of Knoxville, and Shirley (Richard) Plum of Lovilia, nieces and nephews, Kerry (Connie) Stewart of Albia, Kenny (Tammy) Stewart of Ottumwa, Cory Collins of Knoxville, Todd (Steph) Plum of Elkhorn,Ne, Tim (Steph) Plum of Bondurant, Bryan (Melanie) Daniels of Moravia, Carla (Dennis) Tripp of West Des Moines, Steven (Misty) Daniels of Newton, and a host of cousins and friends. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Paulette Daniels
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 24, 2011 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Sinnott Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Albia. Ronnie will be cremated after visitation and burial of remains will be at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Monroe County. Online condolences may be left for the family at sinnottfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Dear Kay and Family, I was saddened to hear of your brother's passing. May your wonderful memories help you through this very difficult time.. Blessings, Sharon Ryan Cunningham, Iowa City, IA "
"Ronnie: Although we had lost touch for many years, I will always remember how we used to be good friends back in the day. I was deeply saddened to hear about your passing. God bless you, and may you rest in peace with all those before you."
"Ronnie- I will miss the occassions I ran into to you in Albia and you always brought me up to speed on the local gossip. It has been a few years and that is my loss. Rest in Peace. Bob Blackburn "