BUCKLIN - Ronald Albert Halling, 80, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Hill Top House in Bucklin.

He was born April 8, 1938 at Jetmore, the son of Albert and Katherine (Litzenberger) Halling.  His family moved to Bucklin in 1948 from Rifle, Colorado, and he was a graduate of Bucklin High School and received his Bachelors Degree form Ft. Hays State University.  In 1967 he went to work for the Gas Service Company which  later became Oneok. He finished his career as a working foreman after 36 years, retiring in 2003.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the Cedar Bluff Lake with family & friends. After retirement he and Nancy along with Nancy's sister Joyce took trips to Hawaii and  cruises to Alaska and the Panama Canal.  During the years Kim played summer girls softball Ronnie was the coach.  He was a member of the chain gang for football games from 1967 to 1983.  When  Kevin & Kelly played football he had the best seat in the house.  Ronnie and Nancy also traveled many miles to watch the grandsons in various sports activities. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was a member of the Bucklin United Methodist Church. Ronnie & Nancy had also been members of the Bucklin Lions Club and the Jedediah Smith Muzzleloaders Club.

On June 6, 1959 he married Nancy Lee Swartwout at the Presbyterian Church in Bucklin.

Survivors include:his wife of 59 years, Nancy: his 3 children, Kimberly Smith and husband Dave, Kevin Halling and wife Sandy and Kelly Halling and wife Karen; 4 grandsons, Jeremy Oakley and wife Sarah, Joshua Oakley, Brandon Halling and Brett Halling; a great grandson Grayson Halling; sister-in-law, Joyce Weikal; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Halling.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Bucklin United Methodist Church with Pastor Brad Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in the Bucklin Cemetery.  Visitation with the family present will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Minnis Mortuary, Bucklin.

The family suggests memorials to the Memory Care Unit at Hill Top House or the American Legion Restoration Project both in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 516, Bucklin, Kansas 67834.