Ronald "Ron" Greeenwall, 80, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home on an acreage north of Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 10:00 AM, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with Rev. William Voelker officiating.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.  There will be a family prayer service at 9:45 AM on Saturday at the church.  In lieu of flowers, stones, plaques, memorials are suggested to Lakeview Education Foundation, Christ Lutheran Church, or the donor's choice.  The service will be broadcast live on Christ Lutheran Church Facebook page.

On a cold Nebraska evening on February 28, 1944; on a farmstead located between Creighton and Bloomfield; Ronald Richard Greenwall took his first Nebraska breathe, a son born to Richard and Ruby (Cook) Greenwall. Born in a farmhouse built by his grandfather Axel Greenwall; Ron spent his first few years of his life here until the Greenwall family moved to a farmstead 2 miles south. Ron attended Kemma and Fairview - both of which were one room elementary school houses.

Ron was 12 years old when his father passed away; his mother moved with her 3 children to Bloomfield Nebraska. Ronald attended Bloomfield Community Schools; where he engaged and excelled in athletics. Ron also thoroughly enjoyed his years in the vocal music program; especially to note; the JR quartet he was a part of. The quartet earned a #1 rating at their district contest. Ron attended and graduated from Kearney State College. He was an active member of the SIGMA PHI EPSILON as well as a track member in college.

Ron met his wife Cheryl Irish at a track meet. It was a whirlwind love affair which led to their marriage on December 21, 1968. From this unity, Ron and Cheryl raised four children on an acreage North of Columbus. While residing here Ron taught and coached at Lakeview Community Schools. Ron started his teaching career in 1966 in Platte Center. He taught for 37 years before retiring in 2006. During his time as a teacher, coach, and friend in this fantastic town; he met many great people.

Ron is survived by:
Wife – Cheryl Greenwall of Columbus, NE
Son – Ric Greenwall of Kansas City, MO
Daughter – Sharla (fiancé Craig Evans) Rudy of Columbus, NE
Son – Clinton (Ingrid) Greenwall of Fairway, KS
Daughter – Melany (Henry Washington) Greenwall of Columbus, NE
7 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Barbara Gillilan of Wausa, NE

Ron was preceded in death by:
Parents – Richard and Ruby Greenwall
Sister – Beverly DeWall
Brother-in-law – Eugene Gillilan
Special friend – Duke

May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. -