Ron Walz

Ronald David Walz, 85, of Colby, KS died, as a result of a fall, on October 26, 2021 at Swedish Hospital in Denver, CO. He was born July 22, 1936 in Wichita, KS to Henry David and Hattie Simons Walz.

Ron grew up in El Dorado, KS where he graduated from El Dorado High School in 1954. He went into the Navy and served for four years after which he attended El Dorado Junior College and later graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in social studies in secondary education and a MS in counseling and administration.

Ron was united in marriage to Marilyn Abraham on July 30, 1961 and celebrated 60 years of marriage this past summer. Ron spent his years in education as a teacher, counselor, administrator, and GED tester in Westmoreland, Beloit, Colby, and Norton, KS. He loved working with his students and wherever we went, people would come up and identify themselves as former students. Many thanked him for being there for them or helping them believe in themselves when they needed support.

He had a good sense of humor and liked sharing a good laugh or story. Ron was a people person and was always glad to help you if he could. He served Meals on Wheels for twelve years and volunteered at the Colby Visitor Center. He helped teach Financial Stewardship classes at his church for 17 years. Ron claimed the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior, and his goal was to walk out his faith. Serving the Lord in our church was important to him and he served as board member, treasurer, greeter, and usher. He was so proud of all his children and grandchildren and loved being a part of their lives and following their progress.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; Lela Jantz, Doyle Walz, and sister-in-law, Alice Walz.

Ron is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the home, daughters; Beth Snodgrass, Marcy DeKoning (Rod) and Christi Gordon (Jason), and son; Bryan Walz; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A cremation memorial service will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10:30am at College Drive Assembly of God Church, Colby, KS. Burial will be at Walnut Valley Memorial Park in El Dorado, KS on November 6, 2021, at 4:00pm. Memorials may be made to Genesis-Thomas County, Inc. Food Pantry in Colby, KS and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com