Ronald Duane Vance

Ronnie Vance, 65, of University Park passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at his home in University Park, Iowa. Ronald Duane Vance, son of Frank “Duane” and Blanche Julia (Laud) Vance, was born, July 5, 1950, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The family lived in Beacon. He was a 1969 graduate of Oskaloosa High School. As a young man, he played bass guitar in the Reflections Band. He worked briefly for Boyer Sanitation after high school and then went onto work at Pella Corp. and Vermeer Manufacturing. He then drove a semi-truck for U.S. Fiber. Ronnie found the job he enjoyed the most when he went to work for Kaiser Corporation, now Martin Marietta operating heavy equipment for 30 years. Ronnie retired because of health concerns from Norris Asphalt in July 2015. Ronnie married the loved-of-his-life, Carolyn Sue Playle, January 17, 1969, in Oskaloosa. They made their home in University Park. Ronnie enjoyed camping, fishing, and boating with his family; his grandchildren were his pride and joy, and he loved buying them toy heavy equipment and playing with them. His family includes his wife, Carolyn of University Park; his children and their spouses: Rickey Vance of Oskaloosa, Mickey and Brandie Vance of Oskaloosa, and Kelley Vance and Jeramie Mann of University Park; six grandchildren: Nadia Hatfield, Dylan Vance, Jasmine Mann, Dalton Vance, Isaac Mann and Dawson Vance; his parents, Duane and Blanche Vance of Oskaloosa; a sister, Debbie (Bob) Parton of Beacon and a brother, Steve (Nancy) Vance of Ankeny. Ronnie is also survived by his wife’s siblings, who he helped raise: Linda Gott, Robbie Playle, Judy Playle and David Playle, all of Oskaloosa. A daughter, Tonya Sue Vance, a sister, Diane Meyers, and his grandmothers: Blanche Laud and Carmella Benscoter, preceded Ronnie in death. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 22, 2016, at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Jicinsky of the Ebenezer Reformed Church of Leighton officiating. Friends and relatives can greet the family from 9 a.m. to service time, Friday morning. As was his wish, his body has been cremated, and his ashes will be inurned at Old White Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

Ronald Duane Vance

January 19, 2016 - January 19, 2016