Memorial

Ronald Dean Pettit, 67, of Solon, passed away with loved ones by his side on the evening of Sunday, June 27, 2021 from complications of a brief illness at St Lukes hospital.  Visitation will be at Cedar Memorial on Friday, July 2 from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm.  Funeral services will take place Saturday, July 3 at 1:00 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.  A celebration of life will be held at the Eagle’s Club in Cedar Rapids directly following the service.

Ron was born July 14, 1953 in Cedar Rapids to Gerald Calhoun (Gus) and Leona Viola (Meyers) Pettit. He attended Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, and joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He married Kerrie Jean Smith on December 21, 1974 in Rock Falls, IL.  He owned and operated Ron’s Coins in Cedar Rapids for the past 41 years.  

His greatest joy in his life was his family.  He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.  He has always had at least one dog, and absolutely cherished his animals.  He enjoyed vacationing in the Southwest and horseback riding.  His customers in his business were very near and dear to his heart.  Ron was a giving man, and only cared about making everyone happy.

He is survived by his wife, Kerrie of Solon; daughter Lisa Pettit (Adam) of Cedar Rapids; son Bryan Pettit (Marie) of Marion; son Chad Pettit (Traci) of Marion; five grandchildren: Austin, Blake, Brayden, Leona, Vivian; one sister Diana Lillian Willey of Hattiesburg, MS; two aunts: Margaret Behrens and Shirley Meyers, several nieces and nephews as well as his dog, Denali.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Joseph Dewayne Pettit, Thomas Allen Pettit and Terry Lee Pettit.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family.