Ronald K. Belcher
August 26, 2016
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Ronald Kenneth Belcher, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 26, 2016.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30th. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31st with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Ron was born October 9, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harvey and Dorothy (Wagner) Belcher. He was a proud long-time active member of IBEW Local 347 for 57 years. Ron was a hero and a mentor to his family. He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He was an adamant Hawkeye fan who lived and breathed black and gold. He coached Little League in his younger years and he made many memories with his family camping on the family land at Lake Marie.
Ron is survived by his children, Marty Belcher and Deb Baumeister; grandchildren, Chris (Amanda) Belcher, Josh Belcher, Amy Baumeister, Angela Baumeister, Jake Belcher, Jamie Belcher, Nathan Cort, and Megan Belcher; and great-grandchildren, Katelynn Belcher, Madison Belcher, Jordan Swacker, Christopher Belcher, Alex Belcher, Joshie McCrory, Lucas Belcher, Hannah Dank, and Olivia Dank.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Belcher and his son, Michael Belcher.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Guy/Carleen Freeman
08/31/2016
Sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts are with all of Ron's family during this time of difficulty. Knew Ron through IBEW local 347, working with him on several occasions and know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Judy Burns EHS Jan., '58
08/31/2016
Remembering Ron fondly from back in "The Days." Prayers and comfort to the entire Belcher family
Larry&Nancy Young
08/30/2016
So sorry for your loss. I first met Ron when we were coaches at Grandview Little League, then would run into him at different jobs sites when I worked for Iowa Power and Light and he was an electrician. Then low and behold I met him a few years later at a wedding. The next thing I knew he was a grandpa to Josh and Chris and then he was great-grandpa to Alex. I know there were more kids and grandkids but those are the ones we would always come in contact with and still do. There is nothing like being a grandpa and he loved being one as I do. We met again at the Dr's office, it doesn't seem like that long ago and that's all we talked about. I will miss our hit and run into meetings. Our sincere sympathies to all of Ron's family.
Leon Freeman Jr
08/30/2016
I have worked for many people in my lifetime, but none better that Ron B. He was a good man, he allowed me an opportunity in Local 347 that I have learned from and cherished.
Bill Eads-retired IBEW
08/30/2016
A great friend and co-worker, a smiling face that will be missed by all.
Diane Johnson
08/29/2016
Deb and Family, So sorry to hear about your loss, I know how much he meant to all of you, may he rest in peace and God give you comfort during this difficult time...love you.
Diane, Zona ,Greg Johnson