Ronald Kuker

Ron Kuker, 80 of Carroll, died Thursday evening, August 6, 2015 at the Perry Health Care Center in Perry, Iowa. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Music will be by Barb McDermott and the Holy Spirit Choir. Lectors for the funeral mass will be Lois Graham and Dr. Leon Wernimont. Gift Bearers will be Ron’s nieces. Eucharistic Minister will be Tom Schapman. Casket Bearers will be: Matt Kuker, Jake Kuker, Kurt Kuker, DJ Kuker, James Wernimont and Lynn Wernimont. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 5 p.m. on Monday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday where visitation will resume until time of the funeral mass. Memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for Holy Spirit Parish. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Ron's family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Born on July 9, 1935 at Carroll, Iowa, Ron was the son of Mathias and Eleanor (Hoesing) Kuker. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul School and later graduated from Carroll High School with the Class of 1953. Ron farmed with his dad on the Kuker farm just west of Carroll. Farming was of great interest to him and he became very enthused whenever anything to do with farming came up. Caring for farm animals was of special interest to him and because of that he became involved with FFA and 4-H during his teen years. Ron was drafted into the service and was stationed in Ft. Carson, Colorado. Ronnie always had a positive attitude and loving remembrances of his brothers, sisters and their spouses and families. Most of all, his love for God was evidenced often by his prayers, sharing about God and regular attendance at religious services. May God’s light and love shine upon Ronnie as he rests in the peace of that love. Ron is survived by his siblings: Lois Graham of Polson, MT, Marvin Kuker of Carroll, Morris Kuker of Auburn, NE, Joleen (Gene) Happe of Burnsville, MN, LaVonne (Dr. Leon) Wernimont of Carroll, Allan (Margaret) Kuker of Denison, Richard Kuker of Omaha, Rilla (Lloyd) Soetmelk of Logan, Robert Kuker of Rimrock, AZ and Jacque Rattenborg of Webster City; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Thomas and Evan Kuker; his brothers-in-law: Dr. Dwight Graham and Darrell Rattenborg.

Ronald Kuker

July 9, 1935 - August 6, 2015