Ronald "Ron" Wynja

Ronald “Ron” Wynja, age 73 of Sibley, Iowa passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his home in Sibley.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 28, 2025, at Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley.

A graveside service will take place at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 29th at Baker Township Cemetery.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin, Iowa with Mike Petersen, officiating.

Ronald "Ron" Wynja was born June 11, 1952, a twin son of James and Elizabeth (DeLeeuw) Wynja in Sheldon, Iowa. He grew up on a farm near Melvin with his three brothers and one sister. In high school, Ron moved in with his Uncle and Aunt, Pete and Donna Vonk and milked cows at their dairy. He graduated from Sioux Center High School in 1970.

On December 10, 1971, Ron was united in marriage to Kathy Beek at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. They made their home on a farm near Melvin. To this union two children were born. They moved to Melvin in 1974. Ron worked for Graves Construction for 34 years, and a milk hauler for AMPI for 10 years. In 2018 Ron and Kathy moved to Sibley, Iowa. He worked at CFE in Sibley for 8 years. He truly enjoyed driving truck for a living.

In the past, Ron was a member of the Melvin Fire Department, Melvin City Council, and the American Lutheran Church Council. He enjoyed gardening, spending time in the garage, trips to the Black Hills with Kathy, and ice fishing trips with his brother. He loved visiting with his grandkids, watching their sporting events, and was very proud of their accomplishments.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 54 years, Kathy; his children, Kevin (Julie) Wynja of Dell Rapids, SD and Kami (Chris) Schulz of Denison, IA; grandchildren, Carter Wynja, Claire Wynja, Kyler Schulz, Kiana Schulz, and Karson Schulz; siblings, Barbara (Craig) Sorensen, Michael (Kay) Wynja and Mark (Marsha) Wynja, all of Melvin, IA; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Liz; twin brother, Robert; and parents-in-law, Bartie and Alice Beek.

Blessed be his memory.