Ronald L. Thompson

December 13, 1960 - December 6, 2020

Ronald “Ron” L. Thompson, 59, of Archer, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home. Services are pending and Solt-Wagner Funeral home is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Ronald Leland was born on December 13, 1960 to Wayne “Butch” and Marge (Rieks) Thompson in Des Moines, IA. Ron lived in Altoona, IA until the age of five, and then moved with his family to Archer. Ron graduated from Central City High School in 1979. He then attended Hastings Community College for one year. Ron returned to Archer where he spent most of his life farming with his dad, Butch, raising potatoes and popcorn. Later they would start Thompson and Dad Trucking Company. Ron also raised cattle. Ron enjoyed playing the drums in his younger years, along with dancing. He loved fishing and boating, but most of all farming. Ron’s greatest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren that he absolutely adored. Ron attended AA for 31 years. He will be greatly missed by his AA family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Benjamin W. Thompson of Central City; his five grandchildren, Isaiah, Alizabeth, Sophia, Genevieve, and Phoebe; his father, Butch Thompson of Central City; and his sister, Terrie Connor of Kearney. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marge Thompson.