Ronald M. Hendrickson, 71, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Specialty Care Center in Urbandale.

Ronald M. Hendrickson was born December 24, 1950, the son of Leonard and Ida (Wilson) Hendrickson in Grinnell. He attended Grinnell High School and graduated in 1969. Ron met the love of his life in 8 ^th grade. Ron asked Lynda Stout to marry him, and the couple wed on June 5, 1970, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Grinnell. The couple were blessed with two daughters, Amy and Sue.

During his high school years, Ron played football and basketball. He was part of the FFA. Ron always cheered on the Iowa Hawkeyes and enjoyed gardening and canning. He tried golfing with Lynda; that didn't turn out well. He was always busy with something, either roasting a hog for weddings and parties, or hunting, fishing and trapping. Ron was a loyal man, a family man and would help-out whenever possible. He adored his daughters and cherished his granddaughters. One of the best memories with his granddaughters was seeing him sitting in the kiddy pool with water guns. His love for his family was never-ending.

Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynda, of Grinnell; daughters, Amy (Ross) McDonough of Boone and Sue Arrowood of Des Moines; four granddaughters, Jaden and Alex McDonough of Boone and Paige and Parker Arrowood of Des Moines; nephew, Jeff (Julee) Hendrickson of Grinnell; niece, Jackie (Mike) Kriegel of Grinnell; great niece, Katelyn Kriegel of Altoona; and several close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ida; and his brother, John Hendrickson.

Memorial for Hospice of the Midwest or to Glen Oaks Specialty Care Center and sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 163, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.