Ronald Perry Mcdowell

Ronald Perry McDowell was born on May 26, 1950 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Percy Thor McDowell and Marian Patterson McDowell. After high school Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he got the rank of Sergeant. He was honorably discharged on November 22, 1972. Ron then went to college and received a master's degree in history, and a master's degree in automotive technology. He married Judith Elaine Wilhelm and they were blessed with a daughter Jennifer, and a son Jacob. Ronald loved working on cars and spending time with his family. He later married Linda Louise Pote on September 13, 2009. Ron was a member of the American Legion in Redfield and the Crossroads Church in Perry. He passed away on March 31, 2024 at the University Park Nursing & Rehab Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Percy and Marian McDowell; and four brothers and sisters: Barbara, Beverly, Roger, and Brenda. He will be dearly missed by his wife Linda McDowell of Bouton; daughter Jennifer Campbell (Dustin) of Tuscola, Illinois; son Jacob McDowell of Pueblo, Colorado; stepchildren: Bradley Pote, Vaughn Pote, Craig Pote, and Jennifer Pote; grandchildren: CJ, Parker, Sarah, Cowen, Casey, Abby, Cale, Zach, Maddie, Kasey, Andrew, Jordan, Ashley, Faith, Chris, Curtis, Travis, Caitlin, Marcus, Alexis, and Anthony; brother Richard McDowell of Fort Dodge; sister Bonnie Stanfill of Arkansas; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. *A Memorial Service was held from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the University Park Nursing & Rehab Center in Des Moines, followed by Visitation with viewing from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. also on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. Graveside Services were held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Hastings Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of these arrangements. Previous Events Memorial Service APR 5. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (CT) University Park Nursing & Rehab Center 233 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 Visitation with Viewing APR 5. 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CT) Hastings Funeral Home - Perry 1417 Second Street Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4691 hastings@minburncomm.net Graveside Service APR 8. 11:00 AM (CT) Iowa Veterans Cemetery 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive Adel, IA 50003