Ronald Gene White, 84, of the Kensington in Fort Madison, Iowa, formerly of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Kensington.
He was born on September 4, 1942, in Radnor, West Virginia, the son of Roncie S. and Flora (McConnell) White. He married Janice Woods, they later divorced.
Survivors include his two daughters: Jill (Chris) Ralph of Nauvoo, Illinois, Jennifer (Jerry) Allen of California; grandchildren: Brandon, Felicia, Abigail, Mia, Emily; brother: Rightley (Sue) White; sister: Norma Lou (Maury) Hyde; brother-in-law: Chris Ziaskas; three nephews; several great nieces, nephews and cousins; longtime friends: Mike Molter and Dave Olson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Gaynelle (Phil) Hardesty, Sheila Kae White and niece: Becky White.
Ronald was a 1961 graduate of Dallas City High School. He was a United States Navy veteran. He worked at National Salvage. Ronald enjoyed bee keeping and restoring his 1970 Ford pickup. He was an avid reader and a history buff.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Banks and Beals Funeral Home for cremation.
A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2027 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Kingwood, West Virginia.
A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Banks and Beals Funeral Home, 579 East 3rd Street, Dallas City, Illinois 62330.
Banks and Beals Funeral Home of Dallas City is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.banksandbeals.com.
