In loving memory of

Ronald Dybing
June 20, 1931 - November 19, 2021

Ronald Dybing, 90, of Houston, died Friday, November 19, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Gunderson Medical Center in La Crosse. Ron was born June 20, 1931, in La Crosse to Gilbert and Addie (Gydal) Dybing. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. On July 3, 1958, Ron and Cynthia Eide, of Rushford, were married in Canton. Ron drove semi, worked construction. His life's work was farming in Looney Valley, where neighbors were considered family and looked after each other. Ron also did custom combining and silo filling. Ron was part owner of a small plane and enjoyed flying throughout the area. He and Cynthia traveled often, frequently loading up their three girls and driving to the western states as he connected with former military buddies. He was ready to join any of his daughters on a driving trip at a moment's notice. He also enjoyed playing euchre. Cynthia died in 2009. He later entered Heritage Court in Houston.
Survivors include his daughters; Maxine Dybing of Houston, Debra (Larry) Gaustad of Houston, and Lisa (Cecil) Graf of Hokah, six grandchildren; Randi (Josh) Rhode Barnett of Erwin, TN, Samantha Rhode Cantrell of Johnson City, TN, Adam Gaustad of Caledonia, Metta (Marc) Kuehntopp of Goodview, Jessica (Jeff) Baylor of Batavia, IL, and Melissa Graf of Fargo, ND, six great-grandchildren; Kynlee Johnson, Brylee Johnson, Joseph Cantrell, Eli Cantrell, Mara Kuehntopp and Benjamin Kuehntopp, a sister Mary Botcher of Houston, many nieces and nephews as well as a cousin, Amy Shield of Houston. In addition to his wife Cynthia, Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Addie and Gilbert, a brother Ralph, a sister Lois, and a grandson-in-law, Stephan Cantrell.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Looney Valley Lutheran Church in rural Houston, with Reverend Kari Charboneau officiating. Burial will follow in Silver Creek Cemetery. A visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2021, at Hoff Funeral Service in Houston, as well as one hour before services at the church on Saturday. www.hofffuneral.com.

Tributes

Judy Mrachek wrote on Nov 26, 2021:

"So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time. Judy & Steve"

Connie Gillespie wrote on Nov 24, 2021:

"Your dad was great. I remember when he took me up in his plane, he thought he could scare me but it didn?t work! I loved all my trips to the farm!"

Linnea skau wrote on Nov 23, 2021:

"Your father was such a wonderful man! Prayers going out to your family during your time of loss!"

Dan Todd wrote on Nov 23, 2021:

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Your Dad was a great guy and I enjoyed the many conversations with him at the Houston American Legion over the years."

Stacy Vix wrote on Nov 22, 2021:

"My thoughts and prayers are with Ron\'s family."

Violet Belter wrote on Nov 21, 2021:

"My sympathy to the family. I always enjoyed visiting with Ron when I\'d see him in Houston. I recall him saying how much he enjoyed his travels with Maxine. RIP Ron."