Ronald (Ron) Andrew Pouk, 88, of Fairbank, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. 

Ron was born in Streator, IL on August 14, 1936 to Andrew and Catherine (Dzurisin) Pouk. After graduating from Streator High School, Ron served in the United States Army. After his time in the service, Ron spent the majority of his career working at a steel mill. He married Robbie Jacobs on June 27, 1964 at St. Stephen’s Church in Streator. Together, Ron and Robbie had two children. 

Ron enjoyed fishing, gambling, doing puzzles, and watching football games (especially the Bears and Hawkeyes who never failed to disappoint him). Above everything else, Ron loved spending his time chatting to and joking with his family – especially his grandchildren. Ron always greeted them with a smile and sent them with treats on their way out the door. His quick whit, fun facts, and terrible jokes will be missed dearly.

Ron is preceded into death by his beloved wife; his parents; his brothers, Fred Pouk (Streator, IL) and Norman Pouk (Streator, IL); his brother-in-law Rod Kuerth (Pontiac, IL); and his son-in-law, Patrick Miller (Fairbank, IA). 

He is survived by his children Brian (Diane) Pouk (Ottawa, IL) and Lynn Miller (Fairbank, IA); his sister Jeanette Kuerth (Pontiac, IL); his grandchildren Ryan Miller (Humboldt, IA), Brianne Miller and her fiancé, Luke Zielinski (Waukee, IA); and Alyssa Miskell (Coralville, IA).

The family is having a private burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Fairbank. Memorials can be directed to the family for a remembrance to be determined at a later date.