Ronald
A. Belitz, 76, of rural Central City died on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at home.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in
Central City, with the Rev. Kevin McReynolds officiating. Burial will be in the
Central City Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City.
Mr. Belitz was born on June 5, 1932, on the family farm in rural Nance County to August F. and Anna J. (Neemeyer) Belitz. Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Janet; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Darla Belitz of Archer and Brian and Michelle Belitz of Aurora; a brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Lois Belitz of Fullerton; and a sister, Lillian Trosper of Doniphan.Also surviving are five grandchildren, Christina and David Berney of O'Neill, Robert Belitz of Aurora, Alyssa Belitz of Archer and Tanner Belitz of Archer and Summer Paulsen of Central City; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Belitz grew up in the Belgrade/Fullerton area and received his education in rural Nance County grade schools. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1949. He entered the United States Army on Oct. 16, 1953, serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 14, 1955.
Ron was united in marriage to Janet L. Conger on Aug. 8, 1959, at the First Christian Church in Aurora. The couple lived near Central City on their farm. Ronald was engaged in farming his entire life, and in later years, his sons, Brian and Steven, farmed with him. He loved farming, and he had a deep, special love for his grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Central City, where he was active in all aspects of church life. He was also an active member of the Midland Township Board and a past member of the Archer Cooperative Credit Union board of directors. Ron was an NC+ dealer for almost 50 years.
