Ronald Joe Ferguson, 73, passed away on Jan. 15, 2019 at the Ness County Hospital in Ness City. He was born on Aug. 28, 1945 in Ness City the son of Rex and Pauline (Foos) Ferguson.

He graduated from Bazine High School in 1963 and is a United States Army Veteran. He was the owner and operator Ron’s Standard and Ferguson Heating and Air. Ron was a talented woodworker and enjoyed the challenge of his work and took great pride in everything he did. Ron was a volunteer fireman for over 25 years. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He married Erma Gabel on Saturday, Sept. 7, 1968, in Ness City, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include son, Jason Ferguson and his wife, Devonie of Frederick, Colorado; sister, Nancy Ferguson of Ness City and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his son, Heath Ferguson.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. A private family inurnment will be at a later date.

A Rosary and visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2019  at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School and the Ness City Fire Department.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.