Tribute to Ronnie Boy,

Ronald Dean Carsrud was born on March 24, 1941, in Nevada, Iowa to Herbert and Darlene Carsrud. He graduated from Nevada High School in Nevada, Iowa in 1959. Ron went on to attend the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, Iowa. My husband, Ron Carsrud, was one of the kindest, most giving people I've ever known. The thirty-two years we spent together were absolutely the best years of my life.

Ron & I often argued as to who loved each other first. We met on April 4, 1992, at The Rainbows End in Sedona AZ and quickly became country western dance partners. And boy could Mr. Carsrud dance! One afternoon we met at the famous Tlaquepaque for lunch and the conversation quickly went to where do you think this relationship is going? At the time Ron was a smoker (although thankfully he did eventually quit) and as I had never smoked, I honestly told him I couldn't see myself in a serious relationship with him. He said he understood and so let's just be friends. As time went by, I finally had to say... "Ron, I can feel myself sliding down a hill into this! He laughed and said, "I knew you would figure out that I am much more than just my smoking!" I must admit he loved me first, but my standard response was "I love you more." He'd just laugh and say, "Now we both know neither is true." So, the argument was never really settled, and we continually teased one other about it.
Ron was the perfect example of just BEING LOVE. He would so easily give of himself or often his prized possessions without even a second thought. He taught me the importance of giving, no matter your own situation or circumstances as there are always people worse off than you. He taught me to give, "not because you have enough but because you care enough."

Ron was not the perfect man, but I was so incredibly blessed that he was perfect man for me. He also was an eternal optimist with a quick smile and always a positive attitude. He passionately believed that the best was yet to come, and he never lost hope until the day he left this planet. During that time, he easily earned the nickname "The Bionic Man" as he amazingly just kept keeping on.
Ron, my dearest, the thirty-two years we spent together were absolutely the best years of my life. You weren't just my husband and life partner, you were my soulmate, my best friend, my other half. It is said that what's important is not how long a life is lived but how well, and Ronnie Boy, you surely lived it to the absolute MAX! And finally thank you for bringing "our" son Scott into my life. He was steadfastly standing beside me during your transition process and continues to be my rock.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Nikki Carsrud; son, Scott Carsrud of California; brother, Larry (Charlene) Carsrud of Ames, Iowa; brother-in-laws, Frank Stammeyer of Oelwein, Iowa and Ed (Nellie) Nylander of Cottonwood, Arizona; niece, Cherrine (Michael) Bates of Grapevine, Texas; nephews, Bryan (Tori) Carsrud of Nevada, IA and Ben (Amy) Stammeyer of Coralville, Iowa and several other great nephew and nieces. He is proceeded in death by his parents, daughter, Rhonda and sister, Carolyn.

Ronald Dean Carsrud
March 24,1941 to August 1, 2024

Want to join The Ron Carsrud Memorial Fund in supporting a good cause? Nikki (Ron's wife) is raising money for Cambodian Village Fund and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.

Memorials can be made to the Cambodian Village Fund in Ron's name.

https://cambodianvillagefund.org/