Ronald Gervase Hemann

Ronald “Ron” Gervase Hemann, 63, of Charles City went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

A funeral Mass for Ron Hemann will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Tom Heathershaw officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be held at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, with a rosary prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Ron was born on Dec. 22, 1959. He was the second child born to Gervase and Patricia “Patty” (Reicherts) Hemann. He grew up south of Riceville on the family farm, living close to grandparents and cousins. Ron graduated from Riceville High School in 1978. He was actively involved with the Jaycees for many years in Riceville in his younger years. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ron grew up farming with his family, was involved in FFA in school, showing sheep at fairs and earning awards. He loved growing crops and when he stopped farming in 2017, he continued with huge gardens which he shared the produce with many.

In 1979, he met his soul mate and future wife, Gena (Beine), on a blind date. They were married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City on July 23, 1982. In 1983, they were blessed with a daughter, Brooke (daddy’s little girl). In 2006, Matthew “Duff” Deardeuff joined the family as his son-in-law and in 2009, his grandson Parker was born bringing so much joy to Ron. When his mother, Patty, passed away his father, Gervase, married Nancy (Clark) Theis in 2000, bringing five more loving stepsiblings into his life.

Ron was a Jack of all trades. He could fix almost anything. He loved working with wood and building things. He loved anything outdoors and had a great passion for fishing and hunting. Ron was always able to find the positive in life. He had a strong Catholic faith and loved helping others. After working various jobs, Ron worked at Blong’s Cabinets, later known as Custom Wood Products, where he had a total of 30 years of service.

Ron is survived by his wife, Gena; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Matt Deardeuff; grandson, Parker Deardeuff; brother, Jerry (Tami) Hemann; sister, Kathy Hemann; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Margie (Tom) Bartz, Karen Beine, Vic (Deb) Beine, Linda (Jeff) Bergstrom, Ann (Paul) Skuster, and Richard (Julie) Beine; stepsiblings: David (Jennifer) Theis, Laurel (Tom) Sweitzer, Steve (Peggy) Theis, Jennifer (Joel) Bremner, and Stephanie (Jerry Zweibahmer) Wiltse; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins who he was close to.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gervase and Patty; stepmother, Nancy; parents-in-law, Floyd and Dorothy (Behling) Beine; and brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” Beine.

Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.