Ronald D. (Honk) Hongsermeier

Ronald D. (Honk) Hongsermeier, 66, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his home in Lincoln. Visitation will be Wednesday January 23, 2019 from 5-7 pm and funeral services will be Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 1 pm, everything will be at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island, NE. Ron will be laid to rest at Westlawn. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Family has requested casual attire. Ron was born on June 15, 1952 in Grand Island, to Roger and Phyllis (Brehm) Hongsermeier. His early school years were spent in Merrick and Hamilton County. He graduated from Giltner High School, class of 1970. After graduating he went to U.N.L. for one year and worked at several jobs before being drafted into the United States Army in 1972. Ron served his country honorably and returned home to work at Sperry New Holland as a machinist. After leaving New Holland, he worked as a custom harvester, mason tender, block layer and farmer. Ron, usually worked two jobs in his younger years to provide for his family. In 1977, Ron married Teresa Colburn. In 1987, he married Corbi Callies, and to this union, a daughter, Alicia, was born. Ron worked at Cornhusker Rail Services for 11 years before being hired on to BNSF Railroad. He was a conductor from 1996 to 2018. Ron was very dedicated and truly enjoyed his job. Ron, being a lover of the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He always had a competition with his dad every year to see who could get the earliest ripe tomato. He also enjoyed his trips to Sturgis on his Harley, and was an avid Husker fan. As a “Proud Papa” Ron loved to spend time with and brag about his grandchildren Lawrence, Mason and Bella. Ron had a zest for life, and contagious smile and a one of a kind laugh that you would know who it was from across the room. He was baptized and confirmed at Messiah Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Platt Duetsche, American Legion, and numerous dart and pool leagues. Ron’s memory will forever be cherished by his daughter, Alicia (Larry) Marco; grandchildren, Lawrence, Mason, Bella and one due in April, mother, Phyllis; sisters, Diane Randolph, Barbara (Doug) Schultz; sister-in-law, Patty Hongsermeier, cousin Mary Redman, nephews Justin, Jeffrey, Jared, and Jordan Groff, Cody, and Casey Hongsermeier, Tina Randolph and numerous other family and friends. He was met in heaven by his father, Roger; brother, Rodney; grandparents; former wife, Corbi, nephew Jeremy Randolph, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, other family and friends. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Ronald D. (Honk) Hongsermeier

June 15, 1952 - January 17, 2018

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June 15, 1952 - January 17, 2018

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