Ronald Chris Heyl, 69, of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his residence. Celebration of Ron's life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with military honors at 7:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Ron was born on Thursday, November 23, 1950 in Sergeant Bluff, IA to Milton and Eva (Lalumendre) Heyl. Ron married Francis Wood and then enlisted into the United States Army. He married Nancy Payne in 1974. To this union two children were born. Ron married Betty Spencer in 1981.

Ron enjoyed fishing, grilling/cooking, and was always the life of the party. You always expected some smart comment to come out of his mouth! He loved to have friends and family around especially his children and grandchildren. Ron worked truck driver enjoying being about to see the country as he traveled.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Betty; daughter, Sara (Kurt) Heyl; son, Daniel Payne; sisters, Thelma (Mark) Reed, Treasa (Ron) Jurchen, Barb (James) Gadd, Bonnie (Bill) Leipold, and Beatrice Yates; granddaughters, Tatum and Wednesday; mother-in-law, Donna Spencer; many nieces and nephews; and special furbaby, Josie.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Susan; sister, Georgia Risley; granddaughter, Veronica; and furbaby, Lucy.