Ronald Lester Fishburn, 88, passed away Jan. 22, 2023, in Liberal. He was born to Lester Marion and Bessie May Fishburn on Aug. 12, 1934, in Solomon, later moving to Larned in 1952.
Ron married Cloella Jane Hager in 1957, and together had four children. He was honorably discharged from the Kansas National Guard in November 1958. After divorcing, he married Rosalene Kaeberle in 1975, who preceded him in death.
Ron worked most of his adult life at Bert & Wetta Sales in Larned until his retirement as Operations Manager, after which he enjoyed custom cutting until 2005. He then spent his time in what he loved most – growing beautiful flowers, gardening and spending time with his family and granddogs.
Surviving Ronnie are: His children: Teresa (John) Stonestreet of Sublette, Tammy Fishburn (Kevin Polzin) of Galatia; Tracy Fish (Trent McCowen) of Garnett, and Joe Fishburn (Margo Liss) of Garland, Texas. Grandchildren: Savanah (Steve) Orlando, Dale (Larissa) Stonestreet, Wesley Stonestreet, Melissa Fish and Tessa (Sullivan) Ripley. Greatgrandchildren: Dante, Morgan, Ella and Landry. Great-great grandson: Cameron. Siblings: Glenda Kirkham, Leon (Carol) Fishburn and Cindy (Mark) Houser.
Graveside service and burial will take place Feb. 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Larned Cemetery with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary Larned.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Ron’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.