Ronald "Keith" McCuddin

   Ronald “Keith” McCuddin, 89 of Sioux City, went home to be with his Lord, with his family by his side, on Sept 21,2020.  Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Reverend Todd Schlitter and Reverend Laurice Streyffeler officiating.  Masonic Services will be given by Triangle Lodge, and Military Honors will be held at the church by the United States Naval Reserve.  Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 12:30 Wednesday at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Keith’s name to Wesley United Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

   Keith was born on June 21, 1931 to Kent and Grace (Bladt) McCuddin. He was the older brother to Gary and Mick.  He went to school in Leeds, Ia.  

   He served in the US Navy for 4 years and the reserves for 4 yrs. On Sept 8, 1962 he married the love of his life, Elaine Ewoldt.  They had 2 boys, Russ and Clint.  

  Keith belonged to the Triangle Masonic Lodge as a Master in 1968.  He was active in Scottish Right of Sioux City as Knight Commander of the court of Honor.  

   He was a long-time member of Westly United Methodist Church and served in many activities and projects, including the S.A.L.T. Monday noon meal.

   In 1969 he started at Missouri Valley Steel learning on the job, to be a structural draftsman.  He drafted the plans for the Theo's building, helped on the project for the skywalk system in downtown Sioux City, and help with the HoChuck building.

   Keith enjoyed camping as a family, teaching adult bible study, and reading books.  He is well known for telling everyone "I love you"!

He is survived by a sister-in-law, Donalda McCuddin, brother Dale "Mick" McCuddin, sons Russ (Lori) of East Moline, Il, and Clint (Dixie) of Moville, Ia.  Grandchildren Collin McCuddin of Geneseo, Il and Macie McCuddin of Davenport, Ia.  Brother-in-law Virgil (Bonnie) Ewoldt of Spirit Lake, Iowa; sisters-in-law Vera Ewoldt of Arizona and Lois Tilton of Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews, and close family friends.  

   Keith was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary

   Keith's family would like to offer a special "thank you" to the staff of Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab of Sergeant Bluff for their loving care, and to Siouxland P.A.C.E.