Ronald D. Ver Dught, 50, of Donnellson, IA died Monday, April 10, 2006 at the Ft. Madison Community Hospital, Ft. Madison, IA. He was born November 27, 1955 in Newton, IA the son of Donald L. and Patricia L. Kuba Ver Dught. Ronald attended the Keokuk Senior High School and graduated with the Class of 1974. He was employed at Roquette for 20 years before his health forced him to retire in 1999. Ronald enjoyed art and was a talented oil painter, and also did wood and bone carving. He enjoyed raising house plants and was a master gardener. He loved the nature and wildlife. He is survived by his son: Caleb M. Ver Dught of Keokuk, IA, one daughter, Brittany Lane Pagel of Keokuk, IA, his parents, Donald and Patricia Ver Dught Sr. of Kahoka, MO, two sisters: Darcia L. Ver Dught of Farmington, IA, and Diana R. Ver Dught of Kahoka, MO, a nephew, Jacoblee Ver Dught of Nauvoo, IL, a niece, Amanda Jo Griffin and her husband Phillip of Ft. Madison, IA, a grand niece Alexis L. Agnew of Ft. Madison, IA and a grand nephew, Corbin Agnew of Ft. Madison, IA. Several aunts, uncles and other nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Peral I. Ver Dught and Leona M. Scott and grandfathers, Marian P.Ver Dught and Melvin G. Kuba and several aunts and uncles.