Ronald Hicks

   Ronald Hicks, 84, of Sioux City, Iowa, joined his Heavenly Father, on Sunday, October 9 2016, at home surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.

   Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 17, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sioux City. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

   Ronald Clifford, son of Irene Peterson and Clifford Raymond Hicks, was born February 13, 1932, in Cherokee, Iowa. He was raised in Cherokee and graduated from Washington High School. Ronald attended Morningside College and the University of South Dakota majoring in art, which he loved. By profession he owned an insurance agency and sold multiple lines of insurance. 

   In 1951, Ronald married Lavonne Pettengill. They have two children Veronica Lee and Christopher Ken.

   On Friday, August 13, 1965, Ronald was united in marriage with Dianne May Dvorak. They later married for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on August 17, 1965. They have four children Timothy Brian, Barbara Jean, Daniel Lawrence, and Melinda Dianne.

   As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many capacities including being a member of the Bishoprick, High Council Member, Sunday School Teacher, Seminary Teacher, Grounds keeper, and High Priest leader.

   Upon retirement, he belonged to a special group of men who met at Burger King for Sudoku. Of course all of the world’s problems were resolved during these highly debated Sudoku matches. He loved to talk to people including his family relating pearls of wisdom. Throughout his life what Ron enjoyed most was drawing, gardening, socializing with his friends, spending time with his family, and telling stories.

   Ronald is loved and will be greatly missed by his wife, children, 26 grandchildren & great-grandchildren, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Raymond Clifford.

   The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Hospice of Siouxland.