Ronald R. “Ronnie” Orris, 93, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

Ronald Ray Orris was born on February 4, 1928 in Jones County, Iowa to Shelby A. and Marian (Menald) Orris.  He was a 1945 graduate of Monmouth High School, and married Lola Lena Busch on July 25, 1948 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  They recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary prior to her passing on September 7, 2021.

“Ronnie” had farmed north of Monmouth all of his life.  He was a member of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder.

He enjoyed playing cards, watching Lawrence Welk, fishing trips to Canada with good friends Betty and Bill Reed, attending the Onslow Coffee Club, and helping his children with 4-H livestock projects at the Jackson County Fair.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Jim (Susan) Orris of Monticello, IA, Cathy (Randy) Cronbaugh of Belle Plaine, IA, David (Sherry) Orris of Monmouth, IA, and Lori (Rick) Willenborg of Dyersville, IA; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife Lola, a daughter Colleen Ann Orris Nolting, his parents and a brother Robert.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Ronald R. “Ronnie” Orris memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.