Ronald Alfred Jokumsen

Ronald A. Jokumsen January 17, 1939 – April 15, 2025 Ronald "Ron" A. Jokumsen, 86, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ron leaves behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear. Ron was born in Iowa City, Iowa, and spent his early years in Neola before settling in Omaha with his mother. Even as a young boy, he formed lasting connections—including with his beloved horse, Rusty, who met him at the fence each day after school. A proud Marine, Ron began his military service in 1956, serving at Camp Pendleton and as an MP on Alcatraz. His time in the service shaped him in more ways than one, even teaching him how to swim albeit through unconventional means after being pushed off a cliff by a fellow serviceman. After four years of service, he returned to Omaha and first met Cathy, a neighbor he had admired from afar. Though life took them in different directions at first, fate brought them together again during the blizzard of 1975, and they married soon after, blending their families with love and laughter. Ron had a long and successful career in sales, managing the Bike Rack and selling Saturns and Chevy vehicles. He took great pride in instilling a strong work ethic in his children, ensuring they learned the importance of responsibility from a young age. He taught practical lessons—strength, fortitude, and resilience—values that guided them throughout their lives. Though he wasn’t one for grand emotional gestures, those who knew him never doubted his love. He was protective, consistent, and always looking out for his family’s best interests—even if it meant choosing safety over style when buying his daughter’s first car. His humor remained intact even in recent years, offering playful side-eyes to nurses and convincing a therapist at Madonna Rehab to invest in a Subaru. In his later years, Ron found joy in the simple things—time at the lake, boat rides, tinkering in the garage, and catching up on FOX News. Above all, he cherished his family and the moments they shared. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Catherine (Hays) Jokumsen, and his children: Jack Jokumsen (Mobile, AL), Brenda Jokumsen-Hausmann (Papillion, NE), and Bryon (Stacie) Jokumsen (Omaha, NE). He was the proud grandfather of Tiffany Sacher (Eric Sandoval), Jacob, Ally, and Evan Hausmann, Austin and Alyssa Fleck, and Logan Jokumsen, and great-grandfather to Wrenley Sandoval. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marge and Jack Leonard, and his daughter Rhonda Anderson and son-in-law, Randy Anderson. Ron will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His strength, steadfastness, and quiet but undeniable devotion will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Ronald Alfred Jokumsen

January 17, 1939 - April 15, 2025