Today, February 4th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02)spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to honor the life of Ottumwa’s Ron Brickey.
Thank you, Mdm. Speaker. I rise today to honor the life of a man who dedicated his life to serving my hometown.
On January 9th, 2022, Ron Brickey of Ottumwa passed away. A fellow Army veteran, Ron grew up in Ottumwa, graduated from Ottumwa High School, and went on to earn a degree in Finance and Engineering from Iowa State University.
Ron worked in Des Moines for a short time before Ottumwa called him home. He worked for over 40 years at McCune & Reed Insurance, serving as president and co-owner.
Ron was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, serving on the board of Elders and singing in the church choir. He is also a former President and longtime member of the Rotary Club of Ottumwa, served on the board of the American Home Finding Association, was a member of the Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce, received the Gene Schultz Award for community service, served on the Ottumwa Area Development Council, and was President of the Ottumwa Regional Health Center Board.
Ron worked tirelessly to leave this world a better place than he found it, and he was successful.
Ron’s wife Janet, his two children, and seven grandchildren are in my prayers.
Thank you, Mdm. Speaker, I yield back my time.
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