Ronald Lee Vestal's Obituary
Ronald Lee Vestal, Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Passes
Away at 75
Longton, KS - Ronald Lee Vestal, a lifelong resident of Longton, Kansas,
passed away peacefully in his home on August 17, 2024, at the age of 75,
surrounded by his loving family.
Ronald, known affectionately as Ron, was born on October 29, 1948, in
Independence, Kansas, the only child of Loren and Vera (Newbill) Vestal,
who preceded him in death. He spent his entire life in Longton, a
community he was proud to call home. Ron graduated from Longton High
School in 1966 and always appreciated the simple, close-knit life that the
community offered.
On April 4, 1972, Ron married the love of his life, Barbara Jo (Edwards)
Vestal, in Moline, Kansas. The couple shared 52 wonderful years together,
raising three daughters and creating a life filled with love, laughter, and joy.
Ron dedicated many years to serving his community as a rural mail carrier
for the United States Postal Service in Longton, KS. His commitment to his
work and the people he served was a testament to his strong work ethic
and kind-hearted nature.
In addition to his professional career, Ron took great pride in caring for his
family farm, located two miles south of Longton. He enjoyed tending to the
land, raising cattle, and ensuring that the farm remained a cherished part of
the family’s legacy.
Ron was a man of many talents. He was known for his love of
woodworking, fishing, gardening, and tending to his flowers and cattle. His
inventive and creative spirit shone through in the projects he took on, and
he was always ready with a joke, a prank, or a card game to share with
family and friends. Ron had a deep appreciation for music and a particular
fondness for his sweets.
Above all, Ron treasured the time spent with his family. He was a devoted
father to his three daughters: Alisa Ashenfelter (Mark) of Longton, KS, Julie
Vestal of Bartlesville, OK, and Polly Dvorak (Matthew) of Olathe, KS. His
grandchildren, Isaiah, Madison, Callie, Abigail, Sydnee, London, Elijah,
Benjamin, and Mikah, along with his great-grandchildren Weston and
Archer, were the light of his life.
Ron’s legacy of love, humor, and ingenuity will be cherished by his family
and all who knew him. His pride in being a lifelong citizen of Longton and
his dedication to his family farm will be remembered as integral parts of his
life. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of
those who were fortunate enough to be part of his life.
A graveside service will be held at Elk Falls Cemetery at 10:30 am on
August 24, 2024, where family, friends, and the community will gather to
celebrate Ron’s life and bid him a fond farewell. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home.
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