Ronald D. Jepsen

Ronald D. Jepsen, 73, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Mercy hospital with his sons by his side. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 19, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Mark McGlohon officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with family present from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., also at the church. The funeral service will be live streamed by clicking https://youtu.be/vQcgi1ORm9A. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family requests all attendees to wear a mask and to observe social distancing. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Ron was born December 28, 1946 in Wayne, Nebraska to Clarence and Ella (Rasmussen) Jepsen. He grew up on a farm near Emerson, Nebraska. At age seven, the family moved to South Sioux City, Nebraska after his father’s passing. Ronald attended school in South Sioux City where he played basketball, he graduated in 1965. On January 21, 1967, Ron married Nancy Sailors in South Sioux City, they moved to Sioux City shortly after. To this union, two sons were born. Nancy preceded Ron in death on December 19, 1996. After high school, Ron worked at Sioux Tools as a machinist for 35 years until the company discontinued operations in Sioux City. He then worked for Sioux Plating as a sales representative for ten years until his retirement. On December 5, 2004, Ronald married Sharon (Walling) Sorensen in Sioux City. Sharon preceded him in death on December 7, 2010.

Ronald was a devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He taught Sunday School and the AWANA club until his passing.

Ronald coached his sons in Morningside Little League for many years. He loved to attend all of his sons and grandkids events they were involved in. Ronald was a mentor for the TEAMMATES program with the South Sioux City schools for ten years. He was an avid East High supporter and Husker fan. He enjoyed travelling with family to new locations, especially his trip to Thailand in 2012. Ronald will be remembered for his constant smile, fun conversations and the joy he brought to everyone around him.

Those left to honor his memory are his sons Jeff (Shelli) Jepsen and Brian (Nui) Jepsen of Sioux City; step-son Shane Sorensen of Vail, CO; sister Donna (Harvey) Viken of Sioux City; sister-in-law Joan Jepsen of Wakefield, NE; grandchildren Ella and Cal Jepsen; step-grandchildren Hanna and Heidi Sorensen; and many nieces and nephews.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, wives, brother Francis Jepsen, step-daughter Joan Sorensen, and granddaughter Carleigh Jepsen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family. A memorial donation will be designated at a later date.