Ronald Ray Lawrence

Ronald Ray Lawrence, 68, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Ronald was born on July 14, 1958 in Lucas, Kansas. He was one of four children born to Johnny and Lillian (Bricker) Lawrence. He grew up in Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in the Class of 1977. He then attended the Vo-Tech School in Dorrance and obtained a Degree in Welding.

Ronald was a heavy equipment operator for the Center Township for many years. He also was the Production Supervisor for Great Plains in Lucas, worked for Red Tiger and was a shop supervisor for Toss Back in Dorrance. He was an active member of the First Lutheran Church of Dorrance and was the Council President and a lay speaker. He was a member of the Dorrance Fire Department and the American Legion Post # 334 of Dorrance. He enjoyed farming, helping people whenever he could, attending the Russell Rec Center and taking care of the church.

Ronald’s surviving family include his son, Robert Lawrence of Dorrance, Kansas; daughter, Theresa Lawrence (Tara Winegar) of Wichita, Kansas; mother of his children, Dreama Johnson of Russell, Kansas; brother, Donald Lawrence of Omaha, Nebraska; sister, Virginia Hubka of Wilson, Kansas; and grandpuppy, Minnie.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Johnny Lawrence and Alvin Lawrence.

Celebration of Ronald’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 30, 2026, at the First Lutheran Church of Dorrance. Burial of Ashes will follow at Dorrance City Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to start of Service at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with the First Lutheran Church. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.