Ronald E. Childs, 62, of Russell, Kansas passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.

Ronald was born April 2, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of  Robert and Martha Jane (Roghwdll).  He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska until high school when he moved to the Holton, Kansas area where he graduated from Jackson Heights High School.

Ronald was a grocery store manager in Holton for over 20 years before his health forced him to retire.

Surviving family include his wife, Sharon Fitzsimmons of the home; daughters, Kerri Taylor (Kyle) of Mayetta, Kansas and Stacy Homas of Wetmore, Kansas; son, Ryan Childs (Christa) of Circleville, Kansas; step daughters, Sherri Wheless (Bo) of Mayetta, Kansas and Terry Young (Greg) of Holton, Kansas; mother, Martha Childs of Belleview, Nebraska; brother, Mike Childs of Blair, Nebraska; sister, Barbara Prestito of Omaha, Nebraska; and ten grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his father.

A private family service will be held in Nebraska at a later date.  Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.