Ronald Eugene Nissen, 64, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Ronald was born January 31, 1956, in Clinton, IA, the son of Donald and Norma (Kahn) Nissen. Ronald married Judy Kriebs on December 30, 1985, in Clinton. He was employed in the flooring industry for many years, at Walmart in Freeport, IL, for 20 years, and most recently at Sterling Farm & Fleet. Ronald was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle, IL. He enjoyed gardening, NASCAR, and home improvement projects, and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Survivors include his wife Judy Nissen of Mt. Morris; daughter, Robin Gaines of Bettendorf, IA; son, Ryan Gaines of Morrison, IL; daughter, Rebecca Goodhart of Albany, IL; sons, Eric and Nathan Nissen, both of IA; brothers, Donald and Dale Nissen, both of IA; nine grandchildren, Tonia, Tory, Aaron, Dominique, Alexandra, Marcus, Jackson, Noelani, and Isla; seven great-grandchildren, Ramzee, Calvin, Cordell, Laniya, Nahla, Zamaiya, and Avianna.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tina Jackson.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.