Ronald Lee Storckman, 69, of Veedersburg formerly of Kingman, died 3:47 pm Saturday December 8, 2012 at St Elizabeth Central Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana.
Ron was born August 10, 1943 in Danville, Illinois the son of Stanley Lee and Della Francis (Pearman) Storckman, they have preceded him in death. He married Brenda Towell in July 1965.
Surviving family include his wife Brenda Storckman, Veedersburg; a daughter Angie Storckman-Rodriguez, Veedersburg; a son Kenny (Missy) Storckman, Veedersburg; a sister Barbara Pundt, Oakwood, IL; two grandchildren, Cory (Crystal) Mitton & Roger Gant, three great-grandchildren, Trenton Mitton, Alyssa Mitton, and Lexi Mitton; a nephew, Chad Pundt; a niece, Danielle Reed; six great-nieces and nephews; and his best little buddy was his dog Tucker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Hugh Storckman.
Ron was employed for 35 years at Hyster / NAACO as a forklift operator in Danville IL, retiring in 2000. He served his country in the US Army during both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the F & A M Lodge # 314 in Kingman, past commander and previous member of the American Legion Post #384 in Kingman, and a lifetime member of AMVETS. His hobbies included camping, Nascar, reading & watching westerns.
Memorial service will be 8:00 pm Thursday December 13, 2012 at Dickerson Funeral Home in Veedersburg with Pastor Kenneth Majors officiating. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post # 384 from Kingman. Visitation will be Thursday 6:00 – 7:45 pm at the funeral home, with Masonic Service beginning at 7:45 pm. Burial will be at Coal Creek Cemetery south of Covington at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Disabled American Veterans. Online condolences at www.dickersonfuneralhome.com