Ronald L. “Tuni” Barton, 74, of Asbury, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home in Asbury.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Church of the Resurrection.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Mark Murphy as the Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rickardsville.

Ronald was born January 30, 1952, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Leo M. and Rita Mae (Klein) Barton. On September 20, 1975, he married Mary Ann Jaeger in Holy Cross, IA.

Tuni graduated from Leo High School in Holy Cross, IA in 1970.

He worked for John Deere Dubuque Works for over 30 years, all while being a self employed floor installer.

Tuni served in the Army National Guard from 1971 to 1977. He was a member of Church of the Resurrection, where he enjoyed volunteering at the parish festival. He was also a member of the Mississippi Mopar Club and had a passion for rebuilding classic Mopar cars.

He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He was a social person and enjoyed spending time with his many friends.  But above all, he loved his family and found great joy in being with his grandchildren and watching them in their sporting events.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Barton of Asbury; two children, Ryan Barton of Des Moines, IA and Renee (Adam) Hermsen of Marion, IA; two grandchildren, Hudson and Lyvia Hermsen; five siblings, Donna Hayes of Rockford, IL, Vicky (Vince) Smith of Peosta, IA, Randy “Haney” (Marian) Barton of Holy Cross, IA, Rick (Julie) Barton of Dubuque, and Dawn Barton of Cedar Rapids, IA; six siblings-in-law, Carol Woolf, Gary (Shari) Jaeger, Donna (Tim) Erceg, Randy (Susi) Jaeger, Dale (Ellie) Jaeger, and Al (Lynn) Jaeger; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Art and Clara Jaeger; brothers-in-law, Duane “DJ” Jaeger, Keith Hayes, and Dick Woolf; and nephew, Chris Woolf.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to NAMI, Church of the Resurrection, or to American Cancer Society for pancreatic cancer research.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Ron’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.