Ronald Norman 'Ronnie' Lavielle, 77, passed away comfortably in his home in the early morning hours on November 30, 2018, near Hot Springs, SD

Ronnie enlisted with the US Navy in 1961. For the next four years he traveled the world aboard the USS Shangri La.  It was out at sea and in the various ports of call that Ronnie gained his world view and learned to live unapologetically.  This was something that he instilled into his family through jokes and stories for his entire life.  He had a knack for telling jokes that earned him the title "Rotten Ronnie.".

In 1968 he graduated from the College of Emporia with a Bachelor of Arts.  In 1974, Ronnie and Carol moved to Hot Springs and made it their home.  They purchased an Amoco Jobership, Montgomery Wards Store and built the Spring In Mart and Pop In Mart. Ronnie and his wife Carol enjoyed a marriage of 50 years.

Ronnie was the most kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  His unwavering sense of family never went unnoticed.

Ronnie is survived by his wife Carol; son, JR, and his partner, Mandy; daughter, Nita, and her husband, Kent; grandchildren, Jesse (Carlie), Shelby, and Teejay Atwood; Layla Lavielle; great grandchildren, Cooper, Corbin and Sydney.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at P.O. Box 531, Hot Springs, SD 57747.