Ron Middleton

Ron Dean Middleton passed away at his home Saturday, May 23, 2009, at the age of 65 years, 4 months and 21 days.

Ron was born to Richard and Doris (Anderson) Middleton on January 2, 1944, in Ogden, Utah.
He served his country in the Army from 1963 - 1969. He then moved to Atlantic, Iowa, in 1977, until his passing, where he had worked for Henningsen's for the past 15 years.

Ron always said, "I'm a Jack of all trades, but master of none". He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Ron was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 44 years, and a member of the Atlantic Fraternal Order of Eagles #3763 for 16 years. He was a Past Worthy President. He served as President from 2004-2005 and 2007-2008, and was past trustee several times. During the holidays, the Eagles prepared food and Ron would deliver it to shut-ins and people in need.

Ron is survived by his children, Ron Jr. Middleton and his wife, Sharron of Arizona, John Middleton of California, Michelle and her husband, Charles Horman of Utah, Kyle Middleton of Clive, Iowa and Karla Stice and her husband, Tony of Massena, Iowa; and his grandchildren, Cody, Joey, Jayden and Kyle.

Ron is also survived by his brothers, Tom Middleton and his wife, Carrol and their 3 kids, Louie Middleton and his wife, Mary and their 7 kids, all from Utah; his sisters, Doris and her 4 kids and Florence, all of Utah, and Rose Brokman and her daughters, Sonya and Rachel all of Atlantic; his sister-in-law, Helen and her 10 kids, all from Utah.

Ron had numerous friends and we would like to thank them for their love and support.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Doris Middleton; his grandparents; his brother, George; and his niece, Sherry.

A gathering will be held starting at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Eagles Lodge #3763, 307 Walnut Street, Atlantic, Iowa. Military rites will be performed by the Atlantic Color Guard at 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the Eagles.