Ronald Burch
Ronald "Ron" Burch of Waterloo, born June 18, 1948, to JD "Pink" Burch and Mary Elaine Tyler Burch, passed away at Unity Point Hospice Care Suites on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Ron married Judy Truax on April 22, 1967. He worked at Waterloo Industries; he then went to Earl Bowles trucking, driving out of Mead Containers, which later was Weyerhauser, driving for Ryder and Schneider National as a driver and dispatcher. In 1998, he started working at the Amish Connection as salesman, delivery and later picking up furniture throughout the eastern United States. In 2006, he opened the Amish Peddler furniture store and also continued his trips out east picking and delivering furniture. Ron was an avid Iowa Hawkeye football fan whether they won or lost. He and Judy held season tickets for several years and even traveled to a bowl game. Over the years, he enjoyed woodworking, camping, traveling, fishing, hunting, and playing cribbage, but always had time for family. In April of 2000, he began his journey as a Grateful trusted servant of AA until his passing, celebrating 26 thankful years of sobriety. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, JD and Elaine Burch, and their 2 ...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
ldren, Dawn Marie and Scott Allen. His sister Ruthie Gaffney, her sons Geoffrey Gaffney, Jay Gaffney, and great-niece Crystal Gaffney; his brother Dave Burch; and half-siblings Kate Lehman, Jack and Bill Burch. And also by his in-laws, Oscar and Donna Truax. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy; daughter Angi (Don) Lawrence; and his 5 grandchildren, Brittany (Keith) Downing, Brooklyn, Mia, Colten, and Avamarie, all of Waterloo. And 3 great-grandchildren, Jade, Elijah, and Kaiser Downing. Sister-in-law Sally Burch and their sons Todd (Amy) Burch and Tony (Shelly) Burch of Waterloo. Along with many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held Saturday, November 14th at Antique Acres, 7610 Waverly Rd in Cedar Falls from 3-5. Please wear black and gold if you would like, in honor of Ron.
