Ronald M. Waterman (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Ronald Martin Waterman, son of Virgil and Hazel Young Waterman, was born May 28, 1954, in Eldridge, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, December 27, 2020, in his home, near Eldridge, Missouri, at the age of sixty-six years, six months, and thirty days.
On February 18, 1994, he was united in marriage to Linness Leann Timm, and they shared the last twenty-six years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gene Waterman and Joe Lee Waterman; and two sisters, Margaret Waterman and Gloria Schultz.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Linness, of the home; two daughters, Donna Ray, and her husband, James, of Roach, Missouri, and Racheal Waterman, and her fiancé, Brent, of Camdenton, Missouri; three step-sons, Kenneth Offutt, and his wife, Randi, of Carl Junction, Missouri, Cory Offutt, and his wife, Brooke, of Licking, Missouri, and Derek Wildhagen, of Eldridge, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Kali Moore, Kyla Alexander, Justin Ray, Kegan Ray, Jace Fera, Alex Offutt, Madison Offutt, Camden Offutt, and Cason Offutt; six great-grandchildren, Harper McDonald, Rory Moore, Brooks Moore, Ripp Ray, Dallas Ray, and Hayley Rolfe; two brothers, David Waterman, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Charles Waterman, of Eldridge, Missouri; a sister, Ada Canon, of Branch, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was born and raised in the Laclede County area and graduated from Lebanon High School. He then made his home in the Lebanon area and was the host of the “Ozark Sportsman” television program for many years. He loved antiques and owned and operated an auction house where he served as the licensed auctioneer for some time.
Ronald made his profession of faith in Christ early in his life and loved the Lord with all his heart.
He loved the outdoors and particularly liked deer hunting with his friends. He enjoyed traveling and had some very fond memories of trips to Guatemala to visit longtime friends. He liked watching “Scrap and Pallet Man” videos on YouTube with his grandson, Camden. He had a huge heart and would help anyone in need. Ron was very proud of the new home he and Linness had built and would always tell his wife how much joy it brought him when he saw her pull her car into the garage. He loved his two kittens and liked making homemade rolls and donuts. He enjoyed going to produce markets and buying produce which he would then give to others.
Ronald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories he made for them during his lifetime.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon. Visitation will follow.
A memorial has been established to Hufft Cemetery.
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