Kenneth Ronald “Ron” Roberts, 76, son of Kenneth Owen & Avis (Shriver) Roberts, was born August 29, 1947, in Centerville, Iowa. He passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home in Panora, Iowa.
Ron graduated from high school in Unionville, Missouri, in 1965. He then was the Assistant Manager for Gambles Hardware in Perry for a few years. In 1976, he started trucking for himself, first hauling grain then meat and produce. He started driving west but he mostly drove to Texas and back. He would haul meat down to Texas and bring produce back to Iowa. On August 20, 2016, he married Kimberly Wanninger in Panora, who he has been with since 1982. He retired from trucking after 47 years on October 1, 2023.
Ron enjoyed fishing, vacations to Colorado, bird and wildlife watching (lovingly referred as “old fart stuff” by the family). He loved wildlife and watching his grandkids activities.
Ron is survived by his wife Kim Roberts of Panora; daughters, Anita Beevers of Omaha, TX; Renessa Roberts (Tyler Sponsler) of Promise City, IA; son, Joe (Shelly) Wanninger of Ankeny, IA; Jennifer (Todd) Thorn of Panora; Julie Wanninger (Ned Topic) of Grimes, IA; and son Jeff Wanninger of Fort Dodge, IA; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Kenneth Wayne Roberts.
Memorial services were held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the First Christian Church, Panora, Iowa. Visitation was one hour prior to the services at the church.
Ronnie was a graduate of the Unionville High School, class of 1965. Condolences may be sent to his wife Kim Roberts at 403 E. Main Street, Panora, Iowa 50216
