90
Hartford, SD
January 10, 2023
Ronald G. Sechser, age 90, of Hartford, finished his earthly work on January 10, 2023, just short of his 91st birthday. He left peacefully with his wife and caregivers by his side. Funeral mass was held at 1:30 pm, Monday, January 16, at St. George Catholic Church, Hartford, immediately followed by a luncheon. Visitations with family present was held at 2 pm, Sunday, January 15, also at the church. A prayer service and time of sharing was held at 4 pm followed by a rosary.
Ronald Sechser was born January 17, 1932, to George and Lela Sechser at home in McCook County. As a small child he attended McCook Country School and graduated from the 8th grade in Salem. He joined the US Army and was called to active duty August 12, 1952 through June 30, 1954, leaving from Salem. He was assigned to the 86th Reconnaissance Battalion 6th Armored Division in Korea.
On March 4, 1957, Ron was united in marriage to Iona Mitchell at St. George Catholic Church. Ron was a Fuller Brush Salesman in the Armour area, worked for Arco on High Power Lines as a lineman and worked at Morrells for 30 years. He was a self-taught plumber and electrician and worked on small appliances of all sorts.
Ron was known as Mr. Hartford. In the later years, he worked for West Central School, Laundry Mat and did various mowing jobs in the community. Ron was nominated for the Keloland Jefferson Award. He loved flowers and nature. Ron was a member of St. George Catholic Church and the Harford American Legion Post 118.
Grateful for his life are his wife, Iona of Hartford; children, Debra (Tom) Schultz, Tulare, Jean Bunde of Larchwood, IA, George (Denise) Hartford, Dale, Mesa, AZ, Rhonda (Dave) Kuchta, Hartford, Kenny (Barb), Kalispell, MT and David (Kim) Sioux Falls; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three more on the way; brothers, Norman(Joan), Sun City, AZ and Bob, Ramona; brother and sister-in-law, Don Beaner, Beverly Sechser, Hartford and Sheila Sechser, Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Mary Lou Servald, Georgiann Christiansen and Gloria Beaner; brothers, Merle and Lyle; great-grandson, Isaiah Orsten-Sechser.
Funeral Services were provided by Kinzley Funeral Home.