Ronald E. Childs, 62, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at his home.

Ronald was born April 2, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of  Robert and Martha Jane (Roghwdll). He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, until high school when he moved to the Holton, Kansas, area where he graduated from Jackson Heights High School.

Ronald was a grocery store manager in Holton for over 20 years before his health forced him to retire.

Surviving family include his wife, Sharon Fitzsimmons of the home; daughters, Kerri Taylor (Kyle) of Mayetta, Kansas, and Stacy Homas of Wetmore, Kansas; son, Ryan Childs (Christa) of Circleville, Kansas; step-daughters, Sherri Wheless (Bo) of Mayetta, Kansas, and Terry Young (Greg) of Holton, Kansas; mother, Martha Childs of Belleview, Nebraska; brother, Mike Childs of Blair, Nebraska; sister, Barbara Prestito of Omaha, Nebraska; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.

A private family service will be in Nebraska at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.