Ronald Dean Barngrover died on July 8, 2015 at the age of 80 at his son Dean’s home in Cleveland, MO. Donk was active and lived alone until his last few months where he resided in Smithland, a lifelong resident of Iowa.
Ronald was born July 28, 1934 in Luton, IA, the son of Glen Robert Barngrover and Ruby Mae Bowman. He graduated from Smithland High School and entered the army serving his country honorably in Germany from Aug 1956 - Jul 1958. He worked for numerous road construction companies and paved many highways across Iowa. A hardworking and kind man, Donk earned the respect of all for his work ethic, honesty and reliability albeit his at times stubborn nature, which earned him the nickname of Donk. He had many friends and was known for his charity to his friends in need, his cooking and his humorous wit.
Donk had 3 half brothers, Wesley Barngrover, Louis and Russell McLarty, 4 brothers, Ernie, Donald, Eddie, and David Barngrover and 2 sisters, Lyla Barngrover Shupe and Lois Barngrover Bruins. All except David have preceded him in death.
He is also survived by his wife Sharon Barngrover of Parker, SD, six children, Colleen Sperry of Polson, MT, Dean Barngrover of Cleveland, MO, Glen Barngrover of Denison, IA, Scott Barngrover of Platte City, MO, Jennifer Herny of Charlottesville, VA and Emily Jones of Parker, SD, 8 grandchildren, Mardi, Nate, Drew, Matt, Leah, Christopher, Liam and Elise and 8 great grandchildren.
We wish to thank his loyal friends and family for their support during his lifetime.