"Ron\'s family, I enjoyed many great times with Ronnie. from 1962 on-- We did some wild things. I was at his wedding- First time for everything !! Larry L Luhmann"
In loving memory of
Ron Duellman
January 20, 1947 - October 21, 2020
Ronald F. "Duelly" Duellman, 73, of St. Charles passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Ron was born January 20th, 1947 in Winona Minnesota to Adolph and Florence (Struck) Duellman. He attended St. Charles High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War as an aircraft mechanic.
On September 19, 1970 Ron and Doris Bedtka were married. They were married for 24 years and then divorced. On August 3, 2003 Ron was re-married to Dixie Ploetz. After 20 years together, Dixie passed away and later Ron and Doris were reunited and have spent the past 5 years together.
Over the years Ron worked at Dover Ready Mix, owned, and operated his own semi, and worked for Mathy Construction. In retirement Ron drove truck for Palmby Farms and Benson Feed.
Ron's passion was re-building, collecting, and showing classic cars for which, he received multiple awards. He also loved to travel, go out to dinner, and spend time with his family and friends. He was a very giving and considerate man who would help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors include his two children; Chad (Heather) Duellman of Dover, Natasha Duellman (Dan Ramaker) of Fillmore, seven grandchildren; Aundrea, Drew, Braydin, Jackson, Isabel, Hunter and McKinnlee, four step-children; Darla (Scott) Busian, Terry Timm, Jeremy Ploetz and Melissa Ploetz, his significant other, Doris Duellman, siblings, Michael (Joy) Duellman, Cheryl Heydt, Debbie (Dwight) Phillips and his beloved dog, Roscoe. Ron was preceded in death by his wife Dixie, parents Adolph and Florence and a brother Dennis.
Services to celebrate Ron's life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in St. Charles, led by funeral celebrant, Jenny Hoff. A visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the day of services. Please share a memory of Ron at his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. A live stream of Ron's services is available at https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160341522182427
Military honors will be conducted by the St. Charles American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War Posts following services at the funeral home on Thursday.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Tributes
"Ron was a welcoming neighbor and a very helpful one. We will certainly miss him and extend our sympathy to his lovely family. Bernard & Sandy McNab"
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Sorry to hear about Ron\'s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Robert and Sandy Ihrke"
"Sorry for loss. Jim will miss giving Ron a bad time. Jim and Sally Raleigh "
"Condolences Chad, Tasha, Doris and family. May you find comfort in loving memories. Elaine and Newell"
"So sorry to hear of Ron\'s passing. He was a good man and a good Grandpa to my grandson Aaron Timm.. May he rest in peace."
"So sorry to hear of Ron\'s passing , He was a good man and a good Grandpa to my grandson Aaron Timm.. He will be missed by many.. My he rest in peace. Trudy Mathison"
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time."
"I worked with Ron for a number of years at mathy Construction a always appreciated his honesty and guidance as I learned my way.. I\'m sure he\'ll be greatly missed by all.."
"I worked with Ron at Mathy Construction for many years and always enjoyed his honesty and his passion.I am sorry to hear of his passing."
"To the family and friends of Ron, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the knowledge that many are holding you in their hearts today and remembering him along with you!"
"Tasha, Chad and Heather, and Doris~ So many fun memories growing up in Dover included your family. I am so sorry for your loss and thinking of you all. Molly Mitchell "
"My deepest sympathy to the family of Ron. He was a good friend . He was always cheerful and fun. I will miss him. Gretchen Nesler"
"I will always remember Ron. Good friend ,Father and husband. Will miss his humor and smiling face. Rest in Peace ."
"So sorry for your loss Tasha, Chad, Doris and family"
"Knew him forever and always thought of him as a good guy. Hard worker and good client."