Ron Beisner, Sr.

R on B eisner, S r., age 81, of North Platte, died unexpectedly on November 16, 2020, while at Faith Regional Health in Norfolk.

Ron was born March 18, 1939, to Clyne and Hilda Beisner in North Platte where he resided all his life. He graduated from high school in 1957 then worked for Fairmont Dairy and Frito Lay before starting his career with Municipal Light and Water which lasted until he retired as Supervisor of the Service Department. Back in the days, Ron was also the projectionist at the Fox Theater and Pawnee Drive-in.

On November 17, 1957, Ron married the love of his life, Sharon Leonhardt, in Sutherland and they made their home in North Platte. They raised three children and enjoyed 61 years together until Sharon's death last year.

Ron was a member of First United Methodist Church, Eagles Aeries #2839 and the Flatlander Car Club. He liked building clocks, his old cars and being around his buddies. Ron especially loved his wife, she was his world, and they enjoyed traveling together.

He leaves behind his children, Ron, Jr. (Kathy) Beisner and Lisa McNeel, of North Platte and Rick, Sr. (Sally) Beisner, of Cheyenne, WY; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jeri (Gary) Funk, of Sutherland; brothers-in-law, Doug (Debbie) Leonhardt, of Lake Havasue, AZ and Donnie (Tammy) Leonhardt, of Azle, TX; as well as other family.

Along with his wife, Sharon, Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Clyne and Hilda; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Harold Chapman, Sr.; and nephew, Harold Chapman, Jr.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be for family only. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. For those unable to attend, the service will be recorded and posted to the funeral home website.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Mid Plains Auto Mechanic Scholarship.