Ronald "Ronnie" Twiss

Ronald "Ronnie" Twiss, age 72, of Interior, South Dakota, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.
Ronald F. Twiss was born on March 10, 1948 to Charles and Pearl (Stirk) Twiss at St. John’s Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. He attended grade and high school in Interior and graduated in 1968.
In December 1970 he was united in marriage to Connie Bruhn in Martin, South Dakota. They were married for 49 years.
Ron worked for the Badlands National Park from 1971 until he retired in 2004. Some of his fondest memories were fighting wildland fires in California, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Washington state, especially with the marines.
Ron was a county commissioner and a grade school basketball coach and referee. He was active in the Interior Rodeo Club and was a board member for Jackson County Soil Conservation. He ranched South of Interior with his family for many years. In 2000 Ron was named maintenance employee of the year for the Midwest region of the National Park Service. After park service he worked with private contractors fighting fires in Montana.
Ron was very energetic and always busy. He had an unique sense of humor and was always teasing. He loved researching local history, metal detecting, and enjoying antiques.
Survivors include his wife Connie of Interior; one son Calvin Twiss; one daughter Amanda (Shawn) Wessel; a grandson named Cash who he adored; two sisters Verona of Interior and Gertie (Frank) Barber of Rapid City; a special grandson Jake; his sidekick dog named Boomer; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Charles Twiss and Eddie Jones.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the Fire Hall.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Interior Fire Hall, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.
Interment will be at the Interior Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip.

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