Ronald "Jack" Ferguson

Ronald “Jack” Ferguson, Sr., 87, of Newton died on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Careage of Newton.  A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, February 13, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association may be left at the funeral home.

Jack, the son of Harry and Clara Olive (Ray) Ferguson, was born on November 7, 1928 in Newton.  He graduated from Newton High School in 1947 and was a lifelong resident of the Newton area.  Jack was united in marriage with Irene Karen Hansen on November 26, 1948 in Newton.  Jack worked as a construction superintendent for many years for various companies, retiring from Iowa Industrial Erectors in Des Moines.  He also was a self employed contractor.  Jack was a member of the Carpenter’s Union- Local 106.  He enjoyed being outdoors; hunting, fishing, and gardening.  He also loved reading westerns, country music, and going to his grandchildren’s activities. 

Those left to honor Jack’s memory are his wife, Irene of Newton; children, Ronald “Jack” (Jean) Ferguson, Jr. of Newton, Karyl (Gail) Engle of Newton, Karen (Chris) Bollhoefer of Newton, and Steve (Sheryl) Ferguson of Grimes; daughter-in-law, Jeanie Ferguson of Arizona; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Barbara (Dyer) Hammer of Newton.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Denny Ferguson; and five brothers, Gene, Kenneth, Larry, Jim, and Billy Bob in infancy.

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