Ronald E. Jueden

HARTINGTON — Ronald E. Jueden, 68, Hartington, died June 20, 2022, at the Arbor Care Center, Hartington.

Mass of Christian Burial was June 25 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating. Burial was next to his son, Heath, at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Pallbearers were Dave Bohlken, Kenny Bohlken, Skylar Heydon, Saylor Sarnes, Caden Heithold, Carson Heithold and River Jueden.

Honorary pallbearers were Ty and Vicki Peck, Ed and Karen Scdoris, Dennis and Cristi Munter, Rob and Brenda Miller, Kelly and Beth Schommer, Laverle Heimes, and Duane and Doris Feilmeier.

Visitation was Saturday at church, prior to services.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington. Ronald Eugene was born April 10, 1954, to Ernest E. and Joan A.

Ronald Eugene was born April 10, 1954, to Ernest E. and Joan A. (Hirschman) Jueden in Yankton, S.D. He was raised on the family farm east of Hartington and attended country grade school prior to graduating from Hartington High School in 1972. Ron married Sheila Marie Leise Sept. 6, 1974, and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He spent his entire life in Cedar County, working numerous jobs in/around the agricultural industry. He raised purebred Duroc hogs, milked Holstein cows, and was proud to participate in many livestock shows and events with his children. He was instrumental in getting his children involved in 4-H and spent considerable time helping them prepare for competitions. Ron joined his son Heath’s lawn and landscaping service business many years ago and was fortunate to be able to work alongside his children and grandchildren for the last several years.

He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends, and had a true appreciation for nature and the great outdoors. He was passionate about helping people and knew the importance of a hard day’s work.

Ron is survived by his wife, Sheila, Hartington; two children and spouses, Tonya (Mike) Heithold, Coleridge, and Regg (Kayla) Jueden, Yankton, S.D.; eight grandchildren, Skylar Heydon, Saylor Sarnes, Caden Heithold, Carsen Heithold, Rawley Moore, Drayklee Jueden, River Jueden, and one on the way; mother, Joan Jueden, Hartington; brother, Ernest “Butch” (Rhelda) Jueden , Maskell; sister, Kathy (Dave) Bohlken, Hartington; mother-in-law, Jolene Leise, Hartington; many nieces; sisters-in-law, Deb (Rick) Perk, Hartington; Sandy (Kenny “Skinner”) Bohlken, Norfolk; brothers-in-law, Jeff (Mary) Leise, Hartington; Bill (Theresa) Leise, Omaha; Deb Leise (wife of the late Dan Leise), Hartington.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Ernest E. Jueden, March 20, 2022; a son, Heath E. Jueden, Oct. 14, 2019; father-in-law, Harold F. Leise; and brother-in-law, Daniel S. Leise.