Ronald Rouner Westfall passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 93 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ron was born on August 3, 1931, in Luray, Kansas, to the late Byron and Avis (Rouner) Westfall.
Ron married his high school sweetheart, Erma Hackerott, on September 25,1951 and enjoyed 71 years of marriage before her death on June 30, 2023. They spent most of their married life in Greensburg, Kansas where they raised their 5 children. Ron and Erma moved to Hutchinson after the devastating F5 tornado in 2007.
Much of Ron’s life was dedicated to his career as a feed specialist, working with Moorman’s Feed, Farmland Industries, and later as an independent contractor to farm cooperatives.
Ron had a passion for canning and generously shared his bounty with family and at church functions. When canning season was over, he enjoyed making candy for family gatherings, a treat everyone looked forward to.
Ron was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he and Erma participated in various church activities. They often provided soup and candy for church suppers and participated in the Streets of Bethlehem Pageant.
He is survived by his children, Roger Westfall (Patricia), Ann Veenstra (Dan), Randy Westfall (Joyclyn), Rhonda Steele (Jim), and Robin West-Conard (Steve); grandchildren, Danette Peralta, Denise Case, Mary Tanner, Katelyn Marlow, Paul Westfall, Morgan Steele, Cooper Steele, Michelle Shultz, Jenny Frazier, and Logan West; 18 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his sisters: Lois Carlson, Willa Wickham, and Treva Henry; and his beloved wife, Erma.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 29, 2024, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th, Hutchinson. Private family burial will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park at a later date. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday till the day of the service. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (General Fund), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.