Service Information
Ronald L. Waibel, age 74, of Fairfax passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home in Fairfax.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be two hours prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Obituary
Ronald “Ron” Luvern Waibel was born on September 30, 1950, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. He was the son of Donald Wilbert and Helen Marie (Fahey) Waibel. Ron was baptized as an infant at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, Illinois. He received his education in Trenton, Illinois, and was a graduate of the Wesclin High School. Ron was raised in the Catholic faith.
Ron enlisted and served in the United States Coast Guard and was Honorably Discharged.
On April 29, 1972, Ron was united in marriage to Lora Pfeffer at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax. After their marriage, the couple resided in Minnesota, Kansas, and Indiana. Prior to their marriage Ron resided in Illinois and Germany. They were blessed with two children, Tanis and Donald. Ron was employed as an insurance agent, adjuster, and underwriter. Ron and Lora shared almost 53 years of marriage.
Ron was a member of the Jaycee’s and the Lions Clubs, was a volunteer fireman, a youth basketball and baseball coach, was the Mayor of Balaton, a member of the Balaton Clown Club, and many, many, more. He was an avid sports fan, a golf enthusiast and enjoyed playing cards, especially poker. Ron enjoyed and was good at being a craftsman of an original piece or repurposing older pieces. He loved a wide variety of music, especially Motown and musical theatre.
Ron passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home in Fairfax at the age of 74 years. Blessed be his memory.
Ron is survived by his:
Wife, Lora Lee Waibel of Fairfax, MN;
Children, Tanis Marie Waibel of Fairfax, MN, and
Donald Wayne Waibel and his wife, Britt of Mankato, MN;
Grandchildren, Lauren Marie Schreiner of St. Cloud, MN, and Zandra Ann Waibel of Mankato, MN;
Sister, Deb (Waibel) Nachreiner;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his Parents, Donald and Helen Waibel; Brothers, Gregory Allen Waibel and Donald William Waibel.
Sue Miehlisch says
So very sorry to hear about Ron’s passing!
Always such a fun guy with a good sense of humor! Always so helpful and kind!
Our sympathies to the whole family!
Debbie Flowers Kalmer says
Lara and Family:
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of Ron. As you know, we’ve spent many good times with all of you and have great memories of Ron. One of them, the
New Baden guys would always compliment him on his “nice hair.”
Prayers for all of you during this difficult time.??
Diane Lamm says
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Ronnie.
Ally Hendriks says
Lora and all your family; So blessed to have gotten to know Ron through our time working together. Many prayers have been spoken and today I thank God for showing His mercy upon Ron and that the chains of his health problems have been released and that Ron is sitting at the right hand of God free from all health problems! Much love and prayers to you all!
Wendy strain says
Deepest sympathies to Ron’s family and friends. He was an awesome supporter of Fairfax events and GFW sports. Blessed be his memory.
Diane Deming says
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing! My deepest sympathies to Lora and family.