with his family to Omaha, Nebraska in 1959. There, he attended Holy Name School, as well as Omaha Technical High School. He was a successful car salesman for a time, however, his favorite job was working for BNSF railroad as a conductor. Ron also served as Union Steward for the United Transportation Union. He was a member of the Northeast Trail Riders and participated in the River City Roundup Ride, where he earned the nickname "Cheyenne". Ron loved people. He loved story telling, good food, and great company. He loved his home, and he loved horses. He had many notable adventures in his life, which gave him the basis for his best stories. Survivors include his father, Robert Mathiesen of Omaha; brother William E. Mathiesen of Omaha; sisters Ruth (Dennis J.) Duffy of Omaha and Mary Meyer Torres (Nick) of San Diego California; cousins Jeannie (Ken) Hortness of Aliso Viejo, California, as well as nephews, nieces, many friends, and extended family members. During his lifetime, he touched many lives with his booming voice and strong spirit. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Frances Delaney Mathiesen.