Ronald Kerwood

Ronald Edward Kerwood, age 84, of Carroll, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Nebraska Specialty Hospital in Omaha following a battle with double pneumonia.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll with Fr. Patrick Behm as Celebrant. Lector for the Mass will be Joan Kerwood. Gift bearers will be Megan and Chad Houston. Casket bearers will be Justin Agan, Kennard Barker, Michael Kerwood, Rob Kerwood, Al Schapman, and Don Schon. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll with military honors conducted by the Carroll American Legion.

Visitation will be held at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll from 5 – 7 P.M. on Thursday, June 11, 2026. A Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 P.M. at the funeral home during the visitation. The casket will be moved to St. Lawrence Church at 9:30 A.M. on Friday where visitation will resume until 10:15 A.M. prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the local high school booster clubs or to the Adventure West Council, BSA, in honor of his grandson Walter’s Scouting journey.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Ron’s family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com

Born on February 6, 1942 in Carroll, IA, Ronald was the son of Donald and Mary (Cunningham) Kerwood. The eldest of 4, he grew up on a farm just outside the close-knit community of Glidden, Iowa. There he made lifelong memories and proudly graduated with the Glidden High School Class of 1960. Ron began working for the Farmer’s Cooperative in Glidden, where he would go on to spend his entire 47+ year career.

Ron answered the call to serve his country and community by enlisting in the Iowa National Guard. In the Guard, utilizing the sharpshooting skills he honed hunting squirrels on the farm, he earned distinction as an Expert Marksman (Carbine).

On December 30, 1967 he was united in marriage to Ella Jean Schwarzenbach at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll by Msgr. Karhoff. Ron and Ella Jean shared over 57 years of marriage and an unwavering partnership before her passing in February 2025. To this union, their only son, Mark, was born.

Ron thoroughly enjoyed the company of others, was a loyal friend, and a respected member of the community. Known for his steadfast nature, practical wisdom, and impeccable Irish Goodbye, he could be found at the bowling alley, golf course, or any high school sporting event in the area.

Ronald is survived by his son Mark Kerwood (Irene Nissen) and grandson Walter Kerwood of Fort Collins, CO; brother David Kerwood (Joan) of Boone, IA; sister Patricia Nedved (Gerald) of Garner, IA; sister-in-law Carole Alexander of Houston, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

Ronald was preceded in death by his wife Ella Kerwood; parents Donald and Mary Kerwood; parents-in-law Kenneth and Hilda Schwarzenbach; and brother Larry Kerwood.