Ronald Banowetz, age 82 of Charlotte, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Wheatland Manor Nursing Center in Wheatland, surrounded by his loving wife and family. A funeral Mass will be held 10 am Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sugar Creek. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 – 7 pm Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa, and one hour prior to the service at the Church. Condolences may be left for the family at lawjonesfuneralhome. com. Ron was born March 12, 1940 at home in Jackson County, Iowa, the son of Leo and Della (Teshak) Banowetz. He grew up learning to farm. He is a 1958 graduate of Goose Lake High School. Ron enlisted in the US Army and served from 1963 – 1965 as a 4th Class Specialist. He was able to take an Honor Flight to Washington DC this past November to commemorate his service. In the early 60s, Ron met the love of his life, Duetta Gerlach at a dance in Preston. They were married on May 28,. . .