"Ron was my cousin. He was pretty darn witty and always made me laugh. My Dad - his Uncle Gus thought alot of "Ronny". In fact, Ron was the ring bearer at my Dad and Mom's wedding in 1947. Since I have gotten older and Ron was retired - I have enjoyed reading his comments on my facebook page. He and my husband liked to talk cars. I am sad that Ron has left us but I heard heaven is a really nice place. He will be missed very much but we will see him again in Heaven. Sincere condolences to Mary and family. Love, Cousin Laurie (Hoffer) Ellanson"
In loving memory of
Ronald D. Hewett
November 7, 1942 - December 18, 2020
Ronald Dean Hewett, 78 of Winona, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. He was born on November 7, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lester and Mae (Hoffer) Hewett. He met his wife, Mary Engel, on a blind date while they were both attending South Dakota State University. They were married on March 6, 1966. He obtained his B.S. degree in Biological Sciences at Brookings and then moved to St. Paul where he continued his education at the University of Minnesota, earning a degree in Pharmacy. In 1970, they made their home in Winona. Ron practiced pharmacy for over 38 years in Winona, and Wautoma and Arcadia, WI. During his time as a pharmacist he saw the transition from manual typewriters to electric typewriters to computers, and finally to the use of a pharmaceutical ROBOT. Ron loved fishing, deer hunting, and visiting with his neighbors. He took great pride in having a well-groomed yard and well-maintained vehicles. Ron was a gear head at heart and loved cars. He and Mary enjoyed a number of cruises and international travel with their travel group from Merchants Bank. He was a proud lifetime member of the Elks Club. Ron was exceptionally proud of his children. He had four grandchildren whom he loved very much. He was taken from his family too soon and will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, Mary; children, Tonii (Joe) Simmons and Jon (Tracy) Hewett; grandchildren, Cullen and Aidan Simmons and Ty and Marni Hewett; sister, Sharon Hewett; and nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Kieran Simmons; and sister, Virginia Holden. A private family service will be held at a later date for Ron. Cards may be mailed to Hoff Funeral Home, C/O Ronald Hewett Family, 3480 Service Drive, Goodview, MN 55987. Please share a memory of Ron and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.
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"Mary, sorry for your loss and may memories bring you comfort and peace. Ron?s great humor and wit will surely be missed. We will never forget some of the great cruises we were on. There was never a dull moment when Ron was along! Sending our love and deepest sympathy. Diana and Tom"
"Mary our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time!! Dave and Nancy "
"Ron gave me one of my first jobs delivering prescriptions for Gibson's Pharmacy in Winona. He, along with Mike, were so nice and I looked forward to going in to work every day. I don't think they really needed a delivery person but Ron knew I needed the money and he kept me on as long as possible. I will always remember his kindness and humorous personality. Later I also had the pleasure of having both Tonii and Jon in class in the Winona Public School system. Please accept my condolences. I am sure Ron was a great grandpa to his grandchildren and will be missed. "
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ron?s family, may god give you srength and comfort in days to come. Bob and Carol Erickson"
"Ron was my dad's best friend they fished until dad could not anymore than Ron visited dad in home .he was a great man and a true friend. he will be missed by many. I and my family williss him. My prayers for his family"
"I didn't have the opportunity to know Ron personally, but knew him from living in the same neighborhood. Such a friendly man..always a smile and a wave and sometimes a funny joke to share. Always tending to his yard which of course looked immaculate. RIP."
"My deepest sympathy to the Hewett family. Ron and his great sense of humor, wit and story telling will be missed around the bar at the Elks. "
"RIP Ron, sure have enjoyed our FB conversations these last years. U of Mn college of Pharmacy has changed a bit since our days there. Condolences, thoughts and prayers to family."
"My deepest sympathy to the Hewett family. Ron and his great sense of humor, wit and story telling will be missed around the bar at the Elks. "
"My heart is heavy. Wish we could be together to give hugs and remember together so many wonderful times with Uncle Ron. All our love, Melanie and Greg Olson"
"We are so sorry to hear of Ron?s passing. Him and Mary were great neighbors to us at our first home on Hiawatha. Sending our thoughts and prayers. The Nofsingers"
"We send our deepest sympathy to the Hewett family and especially my dearest friend Tonii of 48 years. One fun memory was having shots with high-school girls at Mary and Ron's bar in their basement. Ron just shook his head and said "you girls", Mary just smiled in the background. He will be missed. Love, Jon and Natalie Smale "
"My deepest sympathy to Mary, Tonii and Jon and their families. "
"The absolute best man! The world will miss his loving humor and quick wit! I will miss him dearly! Love to you all!"