Ronald Eugene Juhl

Ronald Eugene Juhl, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Hospice of the Valley – Surprise Palliative Care Center. Ron was born June 22, 1941, in Cedar Falls, IA, to Robert and Grace (Hill) Juhl.  He graduated from Cedar Falls High School, and soon thereafter joined the US Navy in 1959, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, and being honorably discharged in 1963.  Ron kicked off his nearly 30-year career with United Parcel Service in 1966, starting out as a Washer Porter and Driver (Marshalltown, IA), then Feeder & Hub Supervisor (Decorah, IA), moving up to Center Manager (Cedar Rapids, IA), then IE Manager Hub & Feeder (Davenport, IA), and ultimately, West Region Hub & Feeder Manager (Omaha, NE).  Those who knew Ron, will say that he was a loyal and proud UPSer, a man who enjoyed working hard and felt a sense of accomplishment in making strong decisions in challenging situations.

Ron was blessed to share his life with three loves: his first wife, Kay (Davey), with whom he had three children: Tamara (James Ellis), Robert (stillborn), and Scott (Sherri) Tilley.  In 1970, he married Doris (Nissen-Owen) and inherited two step-daughters: Deborah (deceased) and Lisa (Kevin Blanchet). Following the mourning of Doris' death in 2013, Ron devoted his life to Mary Lou Callan, who was his beloved partner for the last 6 years of his life, a time in which he also forged a strong relationship with Mary Lou's son, Troy.  Family meant everything to Ron and he was the proud grandfather of six: Jared (Scott), Ben (Lisa), Christopher (Tamara), Eric (Lisa), Summer (Tamara), and Bryn (Lisa). He frequently shared his support for their growth as individuals, his business acumen, and always his political insights.  Ron valued his connection to his brothers and enjoyed spending time with Dick (Joann), Ray (Paulette), and Don (Patty, deceased), and their families.

Growing up with limited financial resources, Ron understood the importance of altruism, and he gave generously to the communities in which he had lived as well as individuals striving to overcome hardship in their life.  Ron contributed to the Cedar Falls Arts and Historical Society; established the Ron Juhl Scholarship at Cedar Falls High School for students wishing to pursue careers in skilled trades; and the Deb Owen-Bramon Scholarship at North Scott High School (Eldridge, IA) to support students wishing to pursue careers in Music or the Arts.  In addition to arts and education, Ron was a strong supporter of the Care-N-Share Café at Emily Wesleyan Church in Emily, MN, and was a long-time proud member of the American Legion.

Ron Juhl was a man from a generation in which strong character, hard work, and family were the things that defined one's life.  He will be greatly missed by all of those who were lucky enough to know him, as he truly was one of a kind.

Visitation will be held at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home on Friday, April 23, from 5PM to 7PM.  A celebration and sharing of Ron's life will take place at Dahl's Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, at 10AM, followed by procession to the cemetery for a Military Burial Service.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to your local Hospice, or to the Care-N-Share at Wesleyan Church in Emily MN, to help continue Ron's legacy of giving to those who need it most.