David George Rongerude Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David George Rongerude of West Des Moines, Iowa, born in Portland, Oregon, who passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David George Rongerude to show support.
As David departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though David may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy David leaves behind.
He is survived by: his daughters, Jane Rongerude, Heather Rongerude and Amy Yenter (Ben); and his granddaughters, Lucia Rongerude, Tilda Rongerude, Annabelle Yenter, Mariana Yenter and Juniper Yenter.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to the National Immigrant Justice Center, the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, or the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice.
