Ronald "Ron" Schwandt, 70, died November 16, 2014 at his home in Norway. Services: Thursday, November 20, 10:30 AM, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway with Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Visitation: 4-7 pm Wednesday at the church. Ron was born December 12, 1943 in Earlville, Iowa to Emil and Imogene Powell Schwandt. Survivors include Ellen Czarnecki, longtime companion; son Terry (Michelle) Schwandt, daughter Teresa (Brian) Elam; Tony (Jill) Emanuel and Michael (Dionne) Emanuel; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; brother Gary (Marsha) Schwandt; sisters Jean Leaf, Barb (Gerald) Moser. Ron retired from Whirlpool and enjoyed driving trucks most recently for Frese farms. He was an outdoor enthusiast and active in FTS Memorial rides. He loved spending time with his family and his cats