Obituary of Ronald R. Shank

Ronald R. "Ron" Shank, 71, of Iowa City, died Tuesday, December 3rd at his home. A gathering for family and friends is planned for Friday, December 6th. from 4 to 7pm at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Online condolences, specifically Ron and Sandy stories to be preserved for their grandchildren; may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Ronald Ray Shank was born October 29, 1942 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Harold and Dorothy (McDonald) Shank. His family moved to Iowa City where he attended schools graduating from University High School in 1960. Ron married Sandra K. Earle on April 27, 1968, in Iowa City. He had worked in this area all his life, working for Hawkeye Fabricating Company, 1st. Avenue Skelly Station and he retired from McCabe Implement in Coralville. His family includes his two sons, Greg Shank of Mosinee, WI and Steve Shank and his wife, Caren of Iowa City; three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ani and Elliott. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy and his parents.