What a legacy!  Ron Belden still after 5 years one of the greatest people I've had the opportunity of knowing and no one compares in his profession for is kindness, expertise and efficiency.  God bless you on this anniversary of such a great loss.

Like several other people here, I had the privilege to work with Ron at Auto-Owners. He was a great example of a leader and mentor. I had great respect for his knowledge as well as his ability to connect with people.  All who knew him will miss him very much. My prayers are with you all. 

Ron was such a special person and I'm glad to have known him. Please know my prayers are with you in your loss.

I had the pleasure working with Ron at Auto-Owners for many years.  He was such a kind and genuine person.
Ron loved his family, his Lady Cards, and his work.  I always enjoyed my conversations with him. He would always answer the phone, Hello Lady!
He will certainly be missed and I am so sorry for your loss.

To the Belden family,
I have known Ron for 25 years dealing with him in business as a contractor. He always treated me with class and respect. He is one of the best I have ever met, I know you miss him greatly. There is joy in heaven and I know you look forward to the reunion in God's timing.  Sincerely, Cary Wisman. 

I had the privilege of working with Ron.  I am so sorry to hear of his passing.  He was always so kind.  He was very special.  Sending prayers to his family.  

Laura MaryKatherine ,Joan ,Steve and David sorry I did not make it 
to the Funeral homebut my prayers and thoughts are with All of 
you. he will be missed and we know we will see him in Heavenone day.                              Love Janet and Anita

Ron Belden is one of the greatest people I had the privilege of knowing.  I feel honored our paths crossed and look forward to the day we see each other again in heaven.  He made countless insurance knowledge deposits in my life as well as consistent kind encouragement.  I can hear him say, how are you doing today lady?  I will miss him terribly as a resource but personally is kindness his unmatched.  Prayers for the family as your mourn the loss of such a great person. 

Our deepest sympathies Ron was one of a kind and there will never be another one like him, He was dearly loved by all of us at Glasgow Insurance Agency.

I was lucky enough to work with Ron from 2007 to 2017.  Ron was the most loyal and dedicated associate I have ever worked with. His concern for associates and customers was always his first priority.  He was a great friend and positive influence on us all. I will miss his humor and kindness.

Sorry to hear about your loss Mary; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take of yourself during these difficult times; you have lots of friends behind you.  Bob

One of the most genuine people I have ever met. I have been working with Mr. Belden for almost 20 years through Auto-Owners and my boss. It didn't take me but just a minute to know I was fortunate to have had the pleasure to know him. He could always brighten my day with his jokes and positive attitude towards life.  I would call to discuss a case and start my conversations with "Mr. Belden" and he always corrected me that he was "Ron."  I could never really call him "Ron" no matter how hard I tried even though we were close in age.  He commanded respect just by being himself and I was going to give it to him no matter what!  I'm a North Carolina transplant to Kentucky and for the 20  years  I have been here, I have held Mr. Belden out as one of my favorite people in Kentucky. The world lost a good man and I will truly miss Mr. Belden.  Sending prayers for his family and friends.

I had the pleasure to work with Ron as his manager when he first joined Auto-Owners. He was such a good man and carried for his family and his job. We stayed in contact through the years as I moved and always enjoyed talking with him. 

My favorite memory of him was the first Good Friday he worked at AO. He called me the Monday after the holiday to say he messed up. I asked what happen. He told me he called our office and nobody answered. He called the regional office and nobody answered. He then called the home office and they said the company was closed for GF. He and I had a good laugh over this. Each year, the week of GF, I would try to send an email to him reminding him we were closed Friday. I would get the reply from him joking about that day. 

He will be missed by all. 

My wife and I met Ron about 20 years ago when the claims office opened in New Albany. We would see him for time to time over the years, or call him for his sage advice. Every interaction was a pleasure and always high-lighted by his quick wit and dry humor. When our phone calls would end, he would always refer to me (and I'm certain many of his phone calls ended similarly) as "my friend." The tone in which he said it just made you believe, that you WERE his friend and he WOULD be there for you if you ever needed anything.

I was fortunate enough to work with Ron for a short time. What an absolute gift. He was everything and more I ever expected: brilliant, fiercely devoted, honorable, reliable, hilarious, hard-working, dependable and just a kind, gentle soul. I feel truly honored to have known him and can honestly say he is one of the greatest men I've ever known.

I will greatly miss Ron and send all prayers and condolences to you during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing such a tremendous gift with the rest of us who were fortunate enough to know him.

So very sorry for your loss, prayers to the entire family. Ron looks so much like his mom.     Love Patsy Kochert

Ron was a man of noble character and his example lives on.  I taught his Sunday School class when he was about 7 and I was 16, and I admire the Christian man he grew into.  He was a great supporter of our women's ministry at Grace and we still use the Christmas tree he surprised us with one year so we would have our very own for our annual Christmas party.   He was blessed with a unique, supportive,  loving and caring family and loved by his church family too.    I imagine him  laughing with Ronnie and they share stories about cooking on Wednesday nights.  We will miss him until we meet again.  Dolly Jenkins

My condolences to the Belden family.  He will be greatly missed.

A few stories...

When we were growing up, the Belden family would come to Canby to visit for a few weeks.  One time we were out in the field baling hay and we saw them come.  They were running to see us and help us out on the farm.  Even though Ron had allergies, he still enjoyed being on the farm.  We would gather as a large family for meals every night.  What fun!!

Ron always wanted to help people.  One day about 5 years ago, he texted me and asked if I would help him out.  I said sure.  He said he had a coworker that collected state magnets, and she was missing South Dakota.  I went out to the truck stop and found one and mailed it to him.  He was so happy that he could help her complete her collection.  

When his mom died, my mom, dad and I came to her funeral.  The whole family was very gracious and welcoming.  Ron decided we needed to do something before we flew back to Minnesota.  So, he took us to the company that makes baseball bats in Louisville.  Even though he was grieving his mother's loss, he was always thinking of someone else.

He loved the family reunions in Canby.  He loved family.  He loved a good joke especially about the Vikings or Twins.  He will be greatly missed.

His cousin,
Velda Syltie Gregerson

OBITUARY

Ronald D. Belden

9 March, 1956 – 25 November, 2020

Kraft Funeral Service & Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park

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