Ronald Tourte, 59, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed to his heavenly home on August 13, 2022. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ankeny Funeral Home. Service will be the next day at 10 a.m. at the Ankeny First United Methodist Church, followed by burial at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.
Ron was born on November 15, 1962, to Jerry and Loretta (Kersey)Tourte in Jefferson, Iowa; he spent his childhood in Paton, IA. Ron was a devoted provider and spent 37 years driving a semi-truck for PDI. In 2020, Ron was honored by being inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame. When he was not at the farm helping his mom and dad, he enjoyed riding his Harley. Ron was fortunate enough to marry the love of his life and best friend, Libby Blachford, in November 1988. To this union, they had two exceptional children, Joseph and Sara; Ron will be the first to tell you how proud they made him.
Ron is survived by his wife Libby; daughter, Sara Tourte; parents, Jerry and Loretta Tourte; sister, Brenda Lebeck; niece, Kasha (Devon) Alaniz; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Kathleen Blachford; and many other family members who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Tourte, and niece, Ashley Lebeck.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AnkenyFuneralHome.com for the Tourte family. Memorial contributions may be directed to Ankeny First United Methodist Church, Mayo Clinic, or to the family for future designation in memory of Ron.
