Ronald Olerich, age 80, of Lake View, IA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, IA. 

   Ronald was born on October 8, 1936, on a farm near Lanesboro, IA, to Earnest & Bernice (Balk) Olerich. He was baptized and confirmed as a youth in the Catholic faith.  Ronald grew up in Lanesboro until his family moved to Lake View. He received his elementary education at Mt. Carmel Catholic School and attended Lake View High School.  Ronald went on to Nettleton’s Business School in Sioux City, IA,  earning a degree in Accounting in 1963.

   Ronald served in the Army from December, 1955, to February, 1961, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  On April 3, 1956, he was united in marriage to Sharon Shadle at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sac City.  They were blessed with four sons: Jeffrey, Kenneth, Gregory and Lance.

   Ronald spent 38 years working as an accountant and office manager at Northeast Rural Public Power District in Emerson, NE, retiring in 1998. Following retirement Ronald and Sharon moved to Lake View.

   Ronald enjoyed several hobbies: fishing, hunting, and spending time camping at Spirit Lake.  He also collected wolves and knives.  In his younger years he loved bowling, serving as a Boy Scout leader and participating in his horse shoe league.

   Ronald is survived by his wife Sharon of Lake View, IA;  his four sons: Jeffrey of Verdigre, NE, Kenneth (Terry) of Monument, CO, Gregory (Tina) of Naponee, NE, Lance (Paula) of Dakota City, NE; brother Jack (Betty) Olerich of Carroll, IA; sister Carol (Darwin) Roth of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Chelsea (Scott) Stepanek of Plattsmouth, NE, Ben Olerich (fiance Melina Lyons)  of Lincoln, NE, Megan Olerich of Lincoln, NE, Justin (Kristy) Wentzel of Ponca, NE, Joel Olerich of Avon, CO, Cara Olerich of Dakota City, NE; step-grandchildren: Zach Christensen, Erin (Erik) Kunzwieler,  Kim (Tim) Shay; great-grandchildren: Faith Wentzel, Dalton Wentzel, Braden Wentzel; step-great-grandchildren: Avery Christensen, Noah and Morgan Kunzwieler,  Lexi and Landen Shay.

   Ronald was preceded in death by his parents: Earnest and Bernice Olerich; brothers: Francis Olerich and Charles Olerich; daughter-in-law: Peg Olerich; granddaughter: Courtney Olerich and parents-in–laws: Clifford & Gertrude Shadle.