Ronald L. Parks

Ronald L. Parks, 67, of Cedar Falls, died Thursday, February 27, 2020, at UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital in Waterloo. He was born December 8, 1952 in Hampton, Iowa, the son of Don and Fonda (Griner) Parks. Ron married Denise Johansen on June 5, 1976 in Coulter, Iowa. He graduated from Hampton High School and the University of Northern Iowa, with a degree in Business Management. Ron worked for and later was co-owner of Barnes Building Materials in Cedar Falls, where he had over 30 years of service. He was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, and was a woodworker, avid bicyclist and loved dogs.

Ron is survived by his wife, Denise Parks, of Cedar Falls; his three sons, Ben Parks of Hyattsville, Maryland, Tom (Theresa) Parks of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Josh Parks of Chicago, Illinois; his two grandchildren, Asher and Quinn Parks; a brother, Randy (Debby) Parks, of Albert Lea, Minnesota; two sisters, Robby (George) Corum of Tama, Iowa and Rocky Sprouse of Forest City, Iowa, and his sister-in-law, Earlene (John) Morgan, of Sun Lakes, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, with burial at a later date. Visitation will be 4—6:30 p.m. Friday at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Falls, and one hour before the service Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers/plants, memorials may be directed to the family for Ron & Denise's charities or to the charity of the donor's choice.   Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.