Ronald Coy Canfield was born November 2, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Coy and Virginia Canfield.  Ronald was united in marriage to Linda Lou Villnow on May 18, 1983 in New Brighton, Minnesota.  In 1986, he moved to Harris, Iowa. 

Ronald worked as a printing manager.  He also enjoyed camping, photography, art and music.

Ronald passed away November 4, 2010 at his home in Harris, Iowa at seventy-four years of age.

He was survived by his wife, Linda; brother, Gary Canfield; sons, Shane, Dane, Scott and Kyle; daughters, Kimberly, DeAnn, Suzanne and Lynn; sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Crystal.