Ronald James Hutson, 78, of Wever, Iowa, passed away at 9:34 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home in Wever.
He was born on March 10, 1947, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Clarence Jr. and Ruth (Mansheim) Hutson. On May 1, 1971, he married Dorothy Lowman, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Survivors include his wife: Dorothy; two children: Shawn (Sonya) Hutson, Shanna (Aaron) Rohdy; grandchildren: Samantha (CJ) Gosney, Alexis Pumphrey, Kaeli Hutson, Caden Hutson, Eleanor Rohdy, Mason Rohdy, Cooper (Emma) Rohdy, Hadleigh Rohdy; great grandchildren: Chad Booten, Sophia Pumphrey, Blakely Hale, Christian Pumphrey, Charlie Gosney, Branton Gosney; brother: Dennis Hutson of Niota, Illinois; sisters-in-law: Linda Eland of Burlington, Iowa, Martha (Dennis) Wollbrink of Sutter, Illinois, Trisha Lowman of Nauvoo, Illinois; brothers-in-law: Mel (Kay) Lowman of Ben Wheeler, Texas and David G. Woodley of Fort Madison, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law; son: Shane Hutson; brother: Dickie; brothers-in-law: Mark Lowman and Doug Eland; sisters-in-law: Betty Woodley, Glenda Hutson and great nephew: Clinton Tebbs.
He was a member of Holy Family Parish in Fort Madison, he retired from Alliant Energy as Operations Manager. He served on God’s Portion Day Committee, was a past officer of U.S.S. Lyman K. Swenson Naval Reunion, volunteered for many years at the Tri-State Rodeo working wherever he was needed. Ronnie played co-ed softball in Illinois, and helped coach his children and some of his grandchildren.
Ronnie was an amazing man, he was giving of his time and never turned anyone away. His love for his family was strong. Ron’s motto was “work smart not hard” he told his children and grandchildren, “never be afraid to ask why”.
After retirement his project began. His 1969 Black Camaro was his pride and joy, he won many awards, plaques, and trophies.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Father Gary Beckman officiating.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fort Madison with full military rites.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory for Wever Fire & Rescue or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
