Ronald Kochheiser
October 12, 2015
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
Tom Longden
10/19/2015
Extending my sympathy to the Kochheiser family. Ron's passing brings back many memories of growing up on Cambridge Street in Highland Park.
Dolores Kochheiser
10/16/2015
To Carol: Sorry to hear about Ron --Westview Presbyterian will be praying for all the family 10/18 We have lost too many lately. Sincerely "D"
Robert Aguiniga
10/16/2015
Ron and I fished together at Easter Lake. He was a interesting person to talk to. We shared some great conversations together. He was a great fisherman and love catching Crappie's and was very good at it.
My condolences to his family.
Jenifer Phillips
10/15/2015
Sorry to see your dads passing, JoJo and you are in my thoughts.
Linda (Rogers) North High Alum
10/14/2015
Dear Family of Ron,
We grew up together in Oak Park -North High, and Ron was always a kind and thoughtful boy and man.
It's always a shock to loose one so young, and the older we get the younger he is. Ron will be deeply missed and my love and deep peace I offer to each of his family members.