Ronald "Ron" W. Burns' Obituary
Ronald “Ron” W. Burns, 86, of Fredonia, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Morningstar Care in Fredonia. Ron was born on December 31, 1935 in Wichita, KS the son of Clifford Emmet and Ella Martha (Mason) Burns.
On December 27, 1959 at the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia, Ron married Maurine Ruth Hise. Ron and Maurine were married for 56 years until her death of April 10, 2016.
Ron was a graduate of Elk City High School, he also served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Ron worked various jobs throughout his life in the gas and oil business, ultimately retiring from his own company Burns Oil Company. Ron also worked with survey crews, with the Wilson County engineer and one of his jobs was plotting sections at the Fredonia City Cemetery.
Ron was very social, he enjoyed going to the coffee shops, visiting and just meeting people. Ron could travel anywhere and would meet people that he knew. Ron was a charter member of the Old Iron Club, and a member of the Optimist Club. Ron enjoyed being outdoors, woodworking and making brooms. Most of all, Ron enjoyed being with his friends and family.
Survivors include:
Two Sons:
Rodney Burns and wife Janice of Erie, KS
Roger Burns and wife Susan of Pittsburg, KS
Siblings:
Jack Burns of Abilene, KS
June Peel of Peru, KS
4 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, wife Maurine, brother-Robert Burns and sisters- Ruth Ann Richardson and Margaret Andrews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will be a private service held at a later date. Memorials have been suggested to either the Old Iron Club or Hometown Hospice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247 Fredonia, KS 66736
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