Ronald J. Ferris, 80, Maryville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.
On September 23, 1942, he was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Ronald and Marjorie (Prusha) Ferris. Ron was a part of the Toledo High School Class of 1960.
He married Linda Sams on August 9, 1969. She survives of the home.
Ronald was a history professor at Northwest Missouri State University for 42 years. He was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and the Missouri State Historical Society. Ronald enjoyed traveling and reading.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bill Ferris.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years; son, Sam Ferris, of Maryville, Missouri; daughter, Anne Terwilleger (Mark), of Kansas City, Missouri; and brother, Dan Ferris (Michelle), of Toledo, Iowa.
Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Services will be held at a later date. Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com.