On the morning of March 27th,2024, Red passed away due to natural causes at Rosebud Healthcare Center while being attended by excellent staff members. Ronald was 90 years old.
He was born on April 8th,1933 in Rankin, Illinois to Earl and Violet (Kelley) Allison being the oldest son.
Red was raised on a farm and enjoyed animals, trapping, hunting and the outdoors. He attended school in Illinois, was a semi-truck driver and met Martha Jane Johnson at her Aunt’s café in Wolcott, Indiana. They married on May 19th, 1956, and from this 67-year marriage came William (Marie) of Wheatland, WY, Cheryl Allison (Forsyth, MT) and Cindy (Mathias Erhardt) of Mandan, ND. They set up a home and a welding shop -where he developed/ patented and made a lot of mini harrows in Wolcott, IN.
In 1967, the family moved to Redstone, CO where Red worked in an underground coal mine. His sense of adventure and mining career took the family to Ekalaka, MT in 1968 where Red worked in Belle Creek, WY at a gas pumping station as a welder. The family headed to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1969 as he was employed at a nuclear power plant. In Oct. 1973 the mining path took the family to Forsyth, MT where he worked construction at the Colstrip MT power plants as a boilermaker. In 1976-May 1977 Red, Martha and Cindy lived in Upton, Wy. Ronald retired from Boilermakers Local #83 and Local #11 settled back in Forsyth, MT.
Throughout his life Ronald enjoyed fishing, bird watching, hunting and dousing. He enjoyed traveling and reading, and watching the grandchildren play sports. He was a free thinker and wasn’t afraid of challenging others for his political rights. Flying to Alaska to caribou hunt with his friend Melvin, camping with his fishing canoe were a few of his favorite memories. He began riding his Goldwing at the age of 70. Red did enjoy his daily crossword puzzles.
Survivors include his wife Martha Jane (Johnson) and 3 children. Sisters- Dorothy Ross (Rossville,Indiana), Rheta Forrest (Potomac, Illinois), Grandchildren-Jesse Erhardt, Brandon Erhardt, and Aaron Erhardt, Derek Duewel and Kerby Duewel, Ronald J. (namesake) Allison and Thomas J. Allison, Great Grandchildren- Finn, Porter, Cadence, Kamden, Svetlana, Ruger, Easton, Kavik, Kroy, Konrad, Clark and Kara. Special nieces and nephews, in laws and cousins that remain a part of the Indiana/Illinois family. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Elsie (infant), brothers Wendell, Russell and Paul Allison. Grandchildren Dustin Duewel and Erica Duewel.
Services will be held later.
For now-all of you whodicalls I will see you later!
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Barb Rolston says
Martha and family, my condolences. Red always had a smile and often a jab whenever I saw him. It was fun to hear about his trips to Alaska and especially his knowledge and passion for dousing. I’ve missed him
Robin says
Martha and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Red was an unforgettable guy for sure. He lived a long and adventurous life and you can’t ask for much more than that.
Clyde Johnson says
To my Sister and Family,
I have so many memories of Red, we traveled, fished, hunted and laughed, joked and had great times together. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Carolyn and I love you and feel for your loss.
Mark Peterson says
Bill and Cheryl…My condolences on your loss. It doesn’t matter how long are parents live, it’s still a challenge for us when they’re gone. I know you must have many memories of your dad. Remembering the good times helps to ease the grief. Take care, Mark (FHS ’74)
Terri Brown says
Martha and family,
I will miss seeing Red everyday! Cherish the special memories and special times. He will forever be in your hearts 💕
Terri
David Allison says
I think I will always remember my uncle Ronnie as a mountain of a man I looked forward so much for our family reunions at aunt Rita and uncle Glens home I will always remember his laugh
Lynelle Tompkins says
Cheryl, so sorry to hear about your dad. Met him when I moved down and he had the muffler shop. I enjoyed visiting with him. If you need anything let me know. Take care, Lynn and Patches.
Doug & Cherie Heser says
Martha and Family,
We’re sorry to learn about Red’s death. He was a good welder and repair man and enjoyed visiting with people.
You are all in our prayers.
Phil and Glenna Evans says
Martha and family, So sorry to hear that Red passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Barbara Schulik says
Martha, thanks for letting me know. Obit sounds like he really enjoyed life. Hope you are well. Stay in touch. Barbara Schulik
Margolita Kelley Rouse says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Martha. It has been many years since we’ve seen each other but it has always been special to greet you my cousin each time I could. It’s been a very long time since we were kids. The memories are always there. God be with you. Margolita ( the Kelley side)
Doris M Schuman says
Martha,
Thank you calling me tonight. As you know, I have tried to keep in touch with all of our classmates, Class of ’51. God is taking them to Himself this year. I am sorry for your loss and hope we can keep in touch. I will let the others know of Red’s passing.