Ronald Darwin Ostendorf Obituary

In loving memory of Ronald Darwin Ostendorf of Clear Lake, Iowa, born in Belmond, Iowa, who departed this world on June 3, 2024 at the age of 81. Ronald Darwin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Ostendorf and Henrietta Ostendorf (Pals); his parents-in-law, Clyde and Marcella Johnson; and his siblings, Bonnie Williamson and Verlynn Ostendorf.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his daughters, Lisa Phillips (Mike), Jodi Cahalan (Don) and Teri Ostendorf; his grandchildren, Cara Cahalan, Katie Phillips (Carson Hogstad), Erin Cahalan Hayes (Keegan Hayes) and Jacob Phillips; his sister Barbara Bergman; and his siblings-in-law, Rose Santee (Neal) and Larry D. Cline. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation, in memo line of check write Clear Lake Firework Endowment Fund; checks may be mailed to Fund 3117 Greenhill Circle Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 or the Des Moines University with Cahalan Endowment in the memo line of check, mailed checks can be sent to 8025 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266; directly supporting students from north Iowa.