Ronald E. Darling

SIOUX CITY | Ronald E. "Ronnie" Darling, 79, of Sioux City entered the heavenly kingdom Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at a Sioux City hospital, having lost his battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with the Pastor Bert Burwell officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation with the family will be 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Ronnie was born on Sept. 3, 1935, in Omaha, the son of Emery C. and Evelyn (Thompson) Darling. He moved to Sioux City in 2001 and previously worked as a foreman for Asplundh Tree Service. Ronnie enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also loved old cars. Survivors include Lynda Darling of Sioux City; two sons, James D. Crank and his significant other, Brenda Bultman of Sioux City, and Dan Darling of Omaha; three granddaughters, Michelle, Danelle and Renea; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Carter of Omaha; and very special family friends, Armando Reyes and his extended family, Alondra Baker, parents Ena and Kevin Baker and Peggy and Roger Prodehl. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shannon. Memorials may be made in his name to June Nylen Cancer Center.