Obituaries

February 6, 1950 to August 29, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Ronald H. “Ronnie” Nies, 72 of Royal Center passed away at 11:48 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born Feb. 6, 1950 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Gerald and Elsie (Small) Nies.

Ron Nies

Survivors include his sister Mary Downhour of Royal Center; nieces Chrissy (Tom Risley) Downhour of Royal Center, Angie (Pat) Zeider of Logansport and Laura (Joe) Saari of Texas; nephew Billy (Sandi) Nies of Texas; and great-nieces and -nephews, Zach Winn, Garrett Barron, Gavin Barron, Scotty Barron, Gracie Risley, Peyton Risley, Olivia Saari, Louis Nies, Laurel Nies, Logan Nies, Lesleigh Nies, Riley Montgomery, Kayson Montgomery, Wyatt Zeider, Aiden Zeider, Kalynn Zeider, Kenna Zeider.

He was preceded in death by brother, James Nies.

Mr. Nies began his career helping others as a park ranger at France Park in Logansport.  He was a beloved, longtime teacher at Eastern Pulaski School Corporation and continued his love for teaching as a drivers’ training instructor at Pioneer High School for many years. He served the citizens of Cass County for over 20 years, as one of the first sworn reserve aheriff’s seputies.  He was also an avid I.U. fan.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home. The family requests that attendees wear their I.U. attire in honor of Mr. Nies. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski.

Mr. Nie’s online guest book is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com