It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Thompson, age 76 on

January 1, 2026.He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather (Papa), brother, and a cherished

friend to many.

Ronald was born September 7,1949 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Charles and

Winifred (Wickersham) Thompson. He graduated from West Marshall High School, State Center,

Iowa in 1967 and worked at Fisher Controls in Marshalltown. On November 15,1969 he married

his wife Karla Anselme. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard for 6 years. On October

8, 1977 they welcomed their daughter Erin Lynn Thompson and on November 7, 1983, they

welcomed their son Kyle Nathan Thompson. They made their home in Marshalltown until 1994,

when Fisher Controls moved them to Mckinney Texas. Ron worked at Fisher/Emerson for 45

years and retired in 2012.

Ron was our "fix it" guy as he was always ready to tackle any task

large or small. His greatest joy was in his grandchildren's sports, volleyball, baseball, and soccer.

He always encouraged them to do their very best. A great day was fishing with the 3 grandsons,

he will be truly missed. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church since 2004, greeting and

ushering was his service for the Lord.

Left to carry on his legacy are Karla, his devoted wife of

56 years, daughter Erin (Kyle) Hejl, son Kyle (Kelly)Thompson. His grandchildren are Aubrey,

Cooper, and Nolan Hejl and Luke and Lily Thompson all of Mckinney Texas; sisters JoAnn

(Jerry) Larsen, Jeanne Helgerson, and sisters-in-law Cathy Thompson and Karen Anselme, as well as numerous cousins,

nieces and nephews. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, a brother and three nephews.

A special thanks goes to Messiahs Rev. Dr. Victor Kollmann, members and friends for prayers

and support.

Celebration of Life for Ron will be January 17, 2026 at 11 am at Messiah Lutheran Church, in

Plano Texas.