Ron W. Ricklefs, 54, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday evening, November 29, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Saint Luke's Hospital.  Ron was born on June 2, 1966 in Iowa City and was a lifelong resident of the Marion and Cedar Rapids area.  He married Ronietta Johnson on March 27, 1999 in Central City.  Papich-Kuba Funeral Service is serving the family.

Ron is survived by his wife, Ronietta; three daughters, Tia (Joshua) Goodwin and their children Charlotte and Thomas; Cassandra and Allison; son, Curtis Johnson;  parents, Lynn Ricklefs and Lois (William) Michalek; sister, Rhonda (Mark) Liposcak; three brothers, Matthew (Kim), Raymond and Merlin Ricklefs; and many nieces, nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by a son, Cole Gray; grandson, Roran Clark; and brother, Mark Ricklefs.

A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at a future date when it is safe for his family and friends to gather to remember him.