Ronald Eugene Weidner, age 68, was born on June 24, 1955, to Herman C. and Annice M. (Kattau) Weidner in McCook, Nebraska and passed away on the family farm southwest of Culbertson on February 12, 2024.
Ron attended country school #41 until 6th grade when the school closed. He then attended Culbertson High School, graduating in 1972. He was a farmer alongside his dad his entire life. He took great pride in growing a good crop of wheat and enjoyed seeing the baby calves born in the spring.
He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Culbertson and was a lifelong member.
Ron enjoyed antique tractors, collecting farm toys, feeding the turkeys and cardinals, and his pet cat, Romeo. He will be sadly missed.
He is survived by a sister, Marilyn of Lincoln; cousins, Carleen Andersen, Bill Weidner, Russell Weidner, Diane Gropp, Denise Slama, Debra Ourada, Doug Kattau, and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Carl F. and Dora Weidner, Fred and Katie Kattau; aunts, uncles, and cousin.
Cremation was chosen by the family. No services are planned at this time. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannflh.com. Memorials may be left in Ron’s name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel.