Ronald Dean Beyer, 79, of Grinnell, died Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, at UnityPoint-St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Mar. 24, at Sully Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Darren Kornelis officiating, and burial was in Sully Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Progress Industries and mailed in care of Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.
Ron Beyer was born Dec. 25, 1945, to Harris and Marie (Van Zante) Beyer. He was raised in Sully and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School with the Class of 1964.
Feb. 20, 1968, Ron married Judy Hull in Searsboro. Shortly after their wedding, he was drafted into the United States Army and honorably served for 14 months in Korea. Upon his return, Ron and Judy purchased a farm north of Sully where they built their life together. In addition to farming, Ron worked at Maytag in assembly. Even after his retirement, he remained dedicated to farming, continuing his work on the land up until this past harvest season.
Ron was an avid sports fan with a deep passion for baseball and softball. He coached and umpired games and was a devoted supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New York Yankees. Beyond sports, he took great pride in his family, finding joy in watching his children and grandchildren participate in athletics and celebrating their accomplishments. He also enjoyed detailing his cars and always keeping them as clean as possible in all circumstances.
Ron is survived by his wife Judy; children Brian Beyer, Brent (Denise) Beyer, and Kari (Wes) Strong; his grandchildren Claire and Brady Beyer, and Austin, Annika, Harrison, and Sullivan Strong; and his brother Gary Beyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law Landon Hull, and his mother-in-law Ruth Hull.
