Ronald Keith Haferkamp

Ronald Keith (Ronnie) Haferkamp passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, after a long battle with failing health.  He is finally at peace.  A memorial visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, December 16, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home,8220 Woodway Dr., Waco

Ronnie was born July 27, 1950, in Waco, Texas, the son of the late B.C. and Gladys Strunk Haferkamp.  After graduating from University High School in Waco, Texas in 1969, he attended McLennan Community College and he went on to spend the next 30 years of his career at The Department of Motor Vehicles as a Field Investigator and a Training Coordinator.

In 1971, he married Judy Gelushia in Waco, Texas with whom he had two children, Rona and Rusty.  In 1997, he married his loving wife Ivy Stafford Maines in Waco, Texas, blending her children, Clint and Rachel, with his, she remained faithfully by his side until his death.

Ronnie’s greatest loves were his canine companions; Jezebel and Jake, spending time with his dad, brother and son on the back porch and at the deer lease, spending time with his beloved mom in the kitchen, barbecuing on the back patio, and arguing with anyone about the politics and hot topics of the day.

He is survived by his loving and loyal wife, Ivy; his children, Rona Necessary, Rusty Haferkamp and wife, Carolyn; Clint Maines and Jessica Porter, Rachel Korsmo and husband Eric; his brother, Larry Haferkamp and wife Paula.  He also leaves behind his loving grandchildren, Nathan Necessary; Emma and Kate Haferkamp; Hunter Korsmo and spouse, Cayman Mitchell, Hayden and Heidi Korsmo; Claude Bibbs, Riley and Skyler Maines.

For those desiring, the family has suggested Fuzzy Friends Rescue  at 6321 Airport Rd, Waco, TX 76708, for memorial contributions.

Registry for Ronald  Haferkamp