Ronald Kough

Ronald Lee Kough, 78, of Winona, died Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born June 17, 1946, in Colby, KS, the oldest child of Blair and Helen (Seele) Kough. Ron attended the Page City School from 1st-8th grade and then went to Winona High School, graduating in 1964. He went on to attend Fort Hays State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Arts in 1969. Ron then went to work for JC Penney in several locations, including Great Bend, KS from 1969-1976, Dodge City, KS 1976-1977 and Pratt, KS as manager of the store from 1977-1992. All the while, Ron was a “suitcase farmer” traveling back to Winona often to help out, until 1992, when he moved back to farm full time, which he did for the remainder of his life.

Ron was united in marriage to Sonja Gustafson on August 22, 1965, at the Winona United Methodist Church. To this union four children were born. Ron enjoyed traveling with his family and loved to stop at amusement parks and zoos. For their 25th anniversary, Ron and Sonja enjoyed a trip to Hawaii. He was adventurous and at the age of 61 tried white water rafting. In his younger years, Ron enjoyed woodworking and doing other projects. While in Pratt Ron grew a large garden in his backyard. He enjoyed raising and spoiling his cattle just like they were his pets. Ron also served on the Logan County FSA Board. One of the biggest joys in Ron’s life was his family.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, son David and sister Jeri Dee Hughbanks.

He is survived by his wife Sonja; children, Brett (Erica) Kough, Rhonda (James) Huber and Bryan (Mollie) Kough; grandchildren, Michael Carstens, Bree Kough, Paige and Hunter Huber and Logan, Sawyer and Rory Kough and siblings, Mike (Sheryl) Kough and Roger (Connie) Kough.

The family will receive friends from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Interment will take place at the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Triplains FFA or Parkinson’s Families of Northwest Kansas and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com