Hometown: Andrew, Iowa November 21, 1926 - May 10, 2014

Ronald Till, 87, of Andrew passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, where a Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Andrew.

Ronald Till was born November 21, 1926 in Rural Jackson County to Anthony and Lucille (Entringer) Till. He was united in marriage on November 27, 1948 to Rosemary Kilburg at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston, she preceded him in death on March 30, 2012. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Army, he served during WWII. Four years ago he was honored to be a part of the Honor Flight.

He farmed in the Andrew area and did carpentry work in Jackson County. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Ronald enjoyed fishing and made many fishing trips to Canada with his family. He loved to play cards with his friends. He was an avid Cubs fan. He loved to just drive around the countryside.

Ronald is survived by four children; Dr. Darrell (Vickie) Till of Indianola, David (Jan) Till of Eldridge, Cindy (Michael) Scheckel of Taylor Ridge, Ill. Chris Moore of Andrew; ten grandchildren, two step grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three sisters; Doris (Ray) Theisen of Bellevue, Rosie (Pete) Feller of Preston, Carol (Mick) Clark of Maquoketa, and one brother; Roger (Helen) Till of West Des Moines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers and one sister.

Memorials may be given to Andrew Fire Department or a charity of you choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com