Ronald Stous 1938-2025

Ronald M. Stous died Sunday, June 22, 2025, of acute leukemia at the age of 86.

Ron graduated from Holton High School in 1956 and attended Washburn University and Emporia State University. Ron proudly served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1959 to 1965. He began his insurance career with Northwestern Mutual, Bankers Life and Casualty and went on to finish his career as an Independent Senior Market Insurance Salesman.

Ron spent most of his life as a member of Countryside United Methodist Church. He volunteered on many boards and Let’s Help. He was a member of the YMCA for almost 60 years.

He enjoyed his free time over the years golfing, hunting, playing handball, gambling and following his grandkids’ numerous sporting events and activities.

Ron married Nancy S. Sigg on Nov. 10, 1963, in Topeka. They celebrated more than 61 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Stous; three sons, David Stous (Wendy) of St. Albans, Vt., and Kevin Stous (Penny) and Kris Stous (Angela), all of Topeka; seven grandchildren, Daniel Stous (Jazmin) of N.C., Rachel Stous, Samuel Stous, Lauren Stous and Morgan Stous, all of Topeka, and Joshua Labonte and Shane Vincelette, both in Vermont; a niece, Sue Christey of Topeka; and his cousin “brother,” Bill Mercer of Ennis, Mont.

He was preceded in death by parents Clarence L Stous and Lois H Stous (Horner), brother Clarence Stous Jr. and sister Thelma “Tizzy” Christey.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorials may be given to the Countryside Church or Topeka Rescue Mission, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)