Ronald was born on July 25, 1943 in Unionville, Missouri to Lavern M. and Evelyn (Adams) McDannald. In his early childhood he grew up in Unionville, Missouri working on the farm helping his father. At the age of 16 he moved to Kansas City , Kansas.
One of his fondest memories was playing in a band where he learned to play the guitar. He married the love of his life Ruth Richey on November 15, 1975. His proudest moments in life were when his son and daughter were born. Ronald worked and retired from the City of Olathe as a maintenance worker. He was an avid fan of Nascar and his favorite pass time was watching old DVD’s and playing play station.
Ronald is preceded in death by his father, Lavern Marion McDannald.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years Ruth McDannald of the home, his mother Evelyn McDannald of Unionville, Missouri, sister Janice Boggs of Illinois, son Gary Dewayne McDannald and his wife Kathy of Peoria, Arizona and daughter Cindy Lynn McDannald of the state of Georgia. Left behind to cherish his memory are his six grandchildren: Victoria Kenney, Christopher Myers, Jerry Wilgus, Zachary McDannald, Joyce Wilgus and Shelbie Clawson. He will be sadly missed by his great granddaughter Cayleigh Wilgus. He is also survived by his mothers-in-law, Frances Richey and Judy Richey as well as sisters-In-Law Jody Alley and Sheila Davis; 5 nieces and nephews, Rebecca, Elizabeth, John, Victoria, Chloe and Delaney and his pet cat “Toby.”
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