George William Ronnebaum, 91, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Eastridge Nursing Facility in Centralia.

George was born on August 8, 1934 to George and Elizabeth (Dalsing) Ronnebaum in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was the youngest of 12 children.

George married JoElla Stallbaumer on August 21, 1956 at St. Patrick's Church
in Corning. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Corning.

George and JoElla celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this past August. Together they lived in the Corning/Centralia area and raised their family.

George was a farmer and rancher. He worked for Charlie Frye on his farm.
He enjoyed going to livestock auctions and the stockyards. He was employed by Nemaha County and worked in the road and bridge department for 14 years at which time he retired and started a salvage yard business. He considered the salvage yard business more of a hobby than actual work.

Survivors include his wife, JoElla, his children, Jane McClain (Sam) of Onaga, Dennis Ronnebaum (Bernice) of Centralia, George Ronnebaum Jr. (Tiffany) of Onaga, Donna Ronnebaum of (Onaga), Betty Merriman (Scott) of Onaga, Mark Ronnebaum (Darlene) of Centralia, and Cathy Joseph of Frankfort; 39 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren plus 3 coming soon, and 3 great great grandchildren and 1 coming soon and many nieces and nephews. George loved his big family and getting together during the holidays and also getting together to celebrate birthdays.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, November 7th at the
Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Corning. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Corning.

Memorials can be given in George's memory are to be St. Patrick's Church, and sent in care of the family.

To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .