Ronald Carl Ashland, 91
August 30, 1923 ~ July 9, 2015
Ronald C. Ashland was born on August 30, 1923, in Clear Lake, IA, to John and Eva Ashland, a German farming family. He had four brothers.
He attended Clear Lake High School and graduated with the class of 1942.
He enlisted in the US Air Corp in 1944 and was Pilot and Bombardier trained. Ron was honorably discharged from the military in 1945.
After serving in the military, Ron attended Waldorf College, where he was elected Student Body President, played football, and was instrumental in forming the Golden Gloves Boxing Team.
On August 14, 1949 he was united in marriage to Betty A. Mann in Clear Lake, Iowa. They were blessed with one son, four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Ron was employed with Farmers National Company and managed farms in the Midwest.
He was an American Legion member, avid reader of history and westerns, and noted public speaker often known for his portrayal of "Sad Sack" and "Mayor of Kickapoo."
He could repair almost anything mechanical and was known for being the bike repairman in Blair.
Ron will be remembered most for being a devoted father and grandfather. Family was always a priority to Ron, and he enjoyed spending much of his time involved in family activities.
Ronald Carl Ashland, age 91, of Blair, Nebraska died July 9, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Randall Ashland, wife Betty Ashland, and his brothers Arthur Ashland and Albert Ashland.
Visitation will begin 4 pm July 15, at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair, Nebraska, with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday, July 16, 2015, at First Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska. Burial will follow services in the Blair Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Memorial Community Hospital or The Blair Rescue Squad in Ron's name.
Pastor Pam Ciulla conducted the funeral, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist, and the congregation sang "Borning Cry" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee". "Mark's Song" was also played.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from Blair cemetery records, funeral leaflet and obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Obituary published in the July 14, 2015 Pilot Tribune, July 14, 2015. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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August 30, 1923 ~ July 9, 2015
Ronald C. Ashland was born on August 30, 1923, in Clear Lake, IA, to John and Eva Ashland, a German farming family. He had four brothers.
He attended Clear Lake High School and graduated with the class of 1942.
He enlisted in the US Air Corp in 1944 and was Pilot and Bombardier trained. Ron was honorably discharged from the military in 1945.
After serving in the military, Ron attended Waldorf College, where he was elected Student Body President, played football, and was instrumental in forming the Golden Gloves Boxing Team.
On August 14, 1949 he was united in marriage to Betty A. Mann in Clear Lake, Iowa. They were blessed with one son, four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Ron was employed with Farmers National Company and managed farms in the Midwest.
He was an American Legion member, avid reader of history and westerns, and noted public speaker often known for his portrayal of "Sad Sack" and "Mayor of Kickapoo."
He could repair almost anything mechanical and was known for being the bike repairman in Blair.
Ron will be remembered most for being a devoted father and grandfather. Family was always a priority to Ron, and he enjoyed spending much of his time involved in family activities.
Ronald Carl Ashland, age 91, of Blair, Nebraska died July 9, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Randall Ashland, wife Betty Ashland, and his brothers Arthur Ashland and Albert Ashland.
Visitation will begin 4 pm July 15, at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair, Nebraska, with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday, July 16, 2015, at First Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska. Burial will follow services in the Blair Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Memorial Community Hospital or The Blair Rescue Squad in Ron's name.
Pastor Pam Ciulla conducted the funeral, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist, and the congregation sang "Borning Cry" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee". "Mark's Song" was also played.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from Blair cemetery records, funeral leaflet and obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Obituary published in the July 14, 2015 Pilot Tribune, July 14, 2015. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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Ronald Carl Ashland, 91
August 30, 1923 ~ July 9, 2015
Ronald C. Ashland was born on August 30, 1923, in Clear Lake, IA, to John and Eva Ashland, a German farming family. He had four brothers.
He attended Clear Lake High School and graduated with the class of 1942.
He enlisted in the US Air Corp in 1944 and was Pilot and Bombardier trained. Ron was honorably discharged from the military in 1945.
After serving in the military, Ron attended Waldorf College, where he was elected Student Body President, played football, and was instrumental in forming the Golden Gloves Boxing Team.
On August 14, 1949 he was united in marriage to Betty A. Mann in Clear Lake, Iowa. They were blessed with one son, four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Ron was employed with Farmers National Company and managed farms in the Midwest.
He was an American Legion member, avid reader of history and westerns, and noted public speaker often known for his portrayal of "Sad Sack" and "Mayor of Kickapoo."
He could repair almost anything mechanical and was known for being the bike repairman in Blair.
Ron will be remembered most for being a devoted father and grandfather. Family was always a priority to Ron, and he enjoyed spending much of his time involved in family activities.
Ronald Carl Ashland, age 91, of Blair, Nebraska died July 9, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Randall Ashland, wife Betty Ashland, and his brothers Arthur Ashland and Albert Ashland.
Visitation will begin 4 pm July 15, at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair, Nebraska, with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday, July 16, 2015, at First Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska. Burial will follow services in the Blair Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Memorial Community Hospital or The Blair Rescue Squad in Ron's name.
Pastor Pam Ciulla conducted the funeral, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist, and the congregation sang "Borning Cry" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee". "Mark's Song" was also played.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from Blair cemetery records, funeral leaflet and obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Obituary published in the July 14, 2015 Pilot Tribune, July 14, 2015. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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August 30, 1923 ~ July 9, 2015
Ronald C. Ashland was born on August 30, 1923, in Clear Lake, IA, to John and Eva Ashland, a German farming family. He had four brothers.
He attended Clear Lake High School and graduated with the class of 1942.
He enlisted in the US Air Corp in 1944 and was Pilot and Bombardier trained. Ron was honorably discharged from the military in 1945.
After serving in the military, Ron attended Waldorf College, where he was elected Student Body President, played football, and was instrumental in forming the Golden Gloves Boxing Team.
On August 14, 1949 he was united in marriage to Betty A. Mann in Clear Lake, Iowa. They were blessed with one son, four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Ron was employed with Farmers National Company and managed farms in the Midwest.
He was an American Legion member, avid reader of history and westerns, and noted public speaker often known for his portrayal of "Sad Sack" and "Mayor of Kickapoo."
He could repair almost anything mechanical and was known for being the bike repairman in Blair.
Ron will be remembered most for being a devoted father and grandfather. Family was always a priority to Ron, and he enjoyed spending much of his time involved in family activities.
Ronald Carl Ashland, age 91, of Blair, Nebraska died July 9, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Randall Ashland, wife Betty Ashland, and his brothers Arthur Ashland and Albert Ashland.
Visitation will begin 4 pm July 15, at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair, Nebraska, with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday, July 16, 2015, at First Lutheran Church in Blair, Nebraska. Burial will follow services in the Blair Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Memorial Community Hospital or The Blair Rescue Squad in Ron's name.
Pastor Pam Ciulla conducted the funeral, and offered words of comfort. Clare Cowing was organist, and the congregation sang "Borning Cry" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee". "Mark's Song" was also played.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from Blair cemetery records, funeral leaflet and obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Obituary published in the July 14, 2015 Pilot Tribune, July 14, 2015. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library in Blair, Nebraska
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