Ronald George O'Meara

Ronald George O’Meara, 83, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at a local care center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sioux City with Father Peter Nguyen officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Schaller, Iowa.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Ronald was born May 22, 1937 in Galva, Iowa, the son of William and Viola (Schuelke) O’Meara.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church.  Ronald graduated from Galva High School in 1955.  Ronald was united in marriage to LaVonne Nielsen on May 24, 1958 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Schaller, IA.  Ronald was always involved with finance and insurance before starting his own business “The Other Place” in Galva, IA.  He then worked at the 1^st Federal Savings and Loan Bank from 1975-1989 as the Vice President.  Ronald also owned and operated O’Meara Auto Sales in Storm Lake and then worked for the Storm Lake School System before retiring.    

Ronald enjoyed woodworking, golf, bowling and pool.  He loved sports, whether it was coaching his daughter’s softball teams, or cheering on his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes.  He was an outgoing and friendly man who was a regular at the Sharon’s Café breakfast club and had many good memories with the 4th of July group.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served at the Grand Knight in Storm Lake, Iowa.  

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, LaVonne O’Meara of Sioux City; daughters:  Julie (Matt) Clausen of Merrill, IA, Marcia O’Meara of Le Mars, IA, and Brenda (Nick) Boelter of North Sioux City, SD; grandchildren:  Maria Hansgaard, Madison Johnson, and Max Boelter; step-grandchildren:  Brandon Clausen, Nathan Clausen, Kathryn Griffin, and Victoria Clausen; great granddaughter:  Opal Hansgaard and several step great grandchildren; a brother Gerald (Rose) O’Meara of Indianola, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Viola O’Meara, parents-in-law:  Evert and Dorothy Nielsen, son Daniel George O’Meara and brothers:  William (Beverly) O’Meara and James (Dorothy) O’Meara.