Ronald Ray Millage Sr.

Ronald Ray Millage Sr, 81, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at a local hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial for both Ronald Sr. and Marilyn Millage will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 25, 2020 at Mater Dei Parish- Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Rupp, Celebrant. A visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family requests attendees to wear a mask to the visitation and funeral mass. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Ronald was born August 17, 1939 in Sioux City, the son of Elmer and Mable (Yount) Millage. He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Leeds High School in 1957. Ronald married Marilyn Mercure in Sioux City on June 18, 1960. To this union, five children were born. Ronald preceded Marilyn in death just 11 days before her own death. Ronald worked at a meat packing plant in Sioux City. He then attended and graduated from University of South Dakota. After graduation, he worked with special needs people for the state of Nebraska He followed his passion of working out and lifting by opening a gym called, “The Rendering Plant” in Sioux City. Ronald then worked for Mercy Medical Center as a Security Officer until his retirement.

Ronald loved living in Sioux City and the Leeds neighborhood. He was passionate about his collection of Sioux City and Leeds memorabilia which is currently on exhibit at the Sioux City Museum, dedicated to him and Marilyn. Ronald was a huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan and he an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He enjoyed lifting weights in his younger years, a passion that followed him throughout life. He also enjoyed taking walks along the river front, collecting stamps, spending time in his yard, attending auctions, and meeting “the boys” for coffee at Hy-Vee.

Those left to honor his memory are his children Colleen (Wade) Dawson of Portage, MI, Maureen (Dan) Cownie of Waukee, IA, Ron Jr. (Celeste) Millage of Sioux City, James (Carol) Millage of Russell, IA, Michael Millage of Denver, CO; grandchildren Jeremiah (Danielle) Pojar, Drew (Lauren) Pojar, Madison (Milton) Buford, Melissa (Jared) DeBoer, Nick (Kylie) Cownie, Erin Millage, Maisy Millage, Stone Brooks; great grandchildren Avery, Kyla, Kendra, Alexis, Caleb, Isleigh, Parker, Wyatt, Eliana, Sophia, Jack; sister Marge Robeson of Wichita, KS; sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, brother Louis, and sister Lila Jager.