SHELLSBURG: Ronald Alan Harris, 69, passed away at his home in Shellsburg on August 25, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Shellsburg Legion Hall.

Ronald was born on August 15, 1957 in Spencer, Iowa, to Lloyd and Violet (Smith) Harris. He graduated from Marion High School. Ronald was a Veteran of the United States Army and also worked as a Journeyman for JB Hunt. He loved woodworking, fabricating, and creating things as well as hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

He is survived by his children, Dustin Harris and Stacey Harris; his grandchildren, Colin Harris, Alison Kerkman, and Benjamin Harris; his great-grandaughter, Izadora Kerkman; and his siblings, Roxanne Braden, Steve Harris, and Carey Dixon.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Violet; and his brother, Wayne Harris.