Ronald Michels Obituary

The passing of Ronald Michels of Decorah, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 12, 2026 at the age of 71. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Michels and Mildred Michels (Miller). He is survived by: his former spouse Beverly Benson; his son Alex Michels (Sarah) of Harpers Ferry, IA.; his wife Mary Jane Michels; his children, Bruce Michels (Tina) of Hesper, IA, Daniel Michels (Olga) of Decorah, IA and Tammy Folstad (Jason) of La Crescent, MN; his stepdaughter LaTasha Ellis (Saul) of Detroit, MI.; his grandchildren, Bryce Michels, Maddison Henry (Blake), Robert Michels, Luke Langreck, Alan Michels, Tiffany Michels, Elizabeth Michels, Ava Folstad and Amara Folstad; his stepgrandchildren, Brody Folstad, Madalynn Folstad, Brooklyn Ellis, Saul D. Ellis and Skylar Ellis; his great grandchild Ordell Henry; his sisters, Diana Smith (Charlie), Arlene Ullrich, Joyce DeSotel (Tom) and Julie Dettbarn (Arne); his siblings-in-law, Roselyn Houdek, Diane Houdek, Georgette Pierce (Jeff), Colleen Busch (Loren), Jacqueline Kupka (Darwin) and Michael Houdek (Loreen); his daughter Tina Langreck; his grandson Lance Langreck; his brothers-in-law, Al Ullrich and John Houdek; and his parents-in-law, Marvin and Ann Houdek. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends.