Ronald Lee Bressler

Ronald Lee Bressler
November 24, 1947 - December 17, 2012
Williamsburg, Iowa
Memorial Service: 1:00 PM December 19, 2012 at Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Iowa
Interment: December 19, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg, Iowa
Williamsburg- Ronald Lee Bressler was born November 24, 1947, in Inyokern, California, the son of Whitner and Winnagene (Inman) Bressler. He attended Franklin School and Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. On September 4, 2001, he married Lois Stoddard in Cedar Rapids. He worked for Wilson's in Cedar Rapids for over 20 years. Ron enjoyed spending time with children, writing music, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. At age 15 he played drums for Herb Albert and was later inducted into the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Ron died on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his wife Lois of Williamsburg; a son Todd (Michelle) Bressler of Long Beach, California; a granddaughter Chloe Bressler; his mother Winnagene Caslavka of Marion; and two step children: Tracie (Dave) Kubas of Williamsburg and Chad Von Lienen of Conroy and 8 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at the Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Pastor Gary VanHeuklon will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.