Ronald Kochheiser

October 12, 2015

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Ronald D. Kochheiser
Hartford, Iowa

Ronald D. Kochheiser, 72, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home due to lung cancer. He was born September 6, 1943 in Des Moines to Lawrence and Frances Kochheiser. He graduated from North High School in 1962. He was active in Boy Scouts achieving his Eagle Award in 1960. After high school, he was in the Air National Guard as a jet engine mechanic.

Ron was a truck driver for many years, working for Skelly, Getty, Dahlen, and Pilot Travel Centers. He was a member of the Altoona Fire and Rescue for 13 years. He loved to fish and was at the lake every chance he got. He enjoyed NASCAR and drag racing and was an active member of Pony Express.

Ron is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diana; children, Ronald “Duff” of Des Moines, Donald “Larry” of Colfax, Phillip “Mickey” (wife, Joann) of Des Moines, and Lisa Swanson (husband, Brandon) of Galveston, TX; step-sons, Derek of Hartford and Travis of Lake Alfred, FL; sister, Carol Kochheiser of Des Moines; brother, Randy (wife, Rochelle) of Des Moines; 11 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and 1 great-step-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to UnityPoint Hospice for their kind and loving care. Ron donated his body to Des Moines University. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pony Express of Iowa.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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