Ronald Hal Stuewe, 81, of Alma, Kansas, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, following a battle with Pancreatic cancer. He was a long-time resident of the community.
Ron was born March 21, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Robert and Joan (Whittenburg) Stuewe. He graduated in 1960 from Alma High School. Ron then served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Lexington as a Boatswain’s Mate, a position known as the “heart of every ship”.
After his time in the military, Ron married Patricia Ann Guth on November 30, 1963, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. After over fifty-nine years together, Patty survives at their home.
Ron retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Topeka in 2001 after working there for 35 years. He built tires for earth movers and radial trucks and was also a Union Steward for the Local Rubber Workers Union. There was no question that Ron was a dedicated and hardworking man. He enjoyed the outdoors and doing things like camping, cutting wood, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and scuba diving. He was an avid bird watcher and especially loved his purple Martins. He kept busy taking care of his beautiful flowers, garden and lawn. Ron also loved traveling, old cars and music, especially the older top 40’s hits. He enjoyed playing cards and games and was a big K-State fan.
Ron is survived by his three sons, Curtis Stuewe (Sherely), San Diego, California, Mike Stuewe, Alma, and Craig Stuewe (Debra), Andover; his two grandsons, Alex Stuewe (Sarah), Wichita and Braden Stuewe, Manhattan; and his sister, Bobbie Jo Alberty, Claremore, Oklahoma. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Robin Dieter, and brothers-in-law, Bill Alberty and Steve Dieter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma, Kansas. Father Mike Peterson will be officiating. The family will greet friends on Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the church hall. They suggest memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church, The American Legion, or Elara Hospice, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.