Ronald L. “Ron” Walton, age 75, of Dubuque, passed away at 7:25 a.m., on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Sunnycrest Manor. 

To honor Ron’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday at Behr Funeral Home, with Rev. Stephanie Schlimm officiating.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Ron was born on July 15, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Robert A. and Bessie Mae (White) Walton. 

Ron did piece work through Area Residential Care for several years.  He enjoyed collecting coins and always looked forward to visitors bringing him something new for his collection.  He loved attending family functions, with reunions at Eagle Point Park being one of his favorite activities.  Ron also liked to watch sports, especially enjoying the cheerleaders.  Ron had a gentle heart and a kind personality.  He enjoyed the simple things in life and brought a smile to the faces of all those around him.  We will all miss him.

Those left to cherish Ron’s memory include his brother, Thomas Walton, Dubuque, IA.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, George Walton, Richard Walton, Donald Walton, Anna Jane Brinsky, Janet Walton, Robert E. Walton and Ralph Walton.

Ron’s family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at Area Residential Care and Sunnycrest Manor for the outstanding care and friendship they have provided for Ron these past years.

The family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Ron’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Ronald Walton Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, Wis., or given online at www.sinsinawa.org/donate.