19 Mar KGFA mourns the passing of Ron Stucky
Kansas Grain and Feed Association (KGFA) is deeply saddened to learn Ron Stucky passed away Tuesday night in his sleep.
Stucky served as KGFA’s chairman from 1982-83 and served two stints on the board of directors for more than 12 years. He also served on KGFA’s executive, membership and arbitration committees and chaired the KGFA Centennial Committee helping to plan the association’s 100 year celebration in 1996. Stucky was instrumental in maintaining the association’s existence following tragic events in 1980.
Kansas Grain and Feed Association (KGFA) is deeply saddened to learn Ron Stucky passed away Tuesday night in his sleep.
Throughout his more than 40 years in the grain business, which included stints with Garvey Elevators, FarMarCo/Farmland and Hyline Seven/Harvest States, Ron was not satisfied with only serving the Kansas association. He also committed his time to the industry by serving as President of the Hutchinson Board of Trade and was a member of the board of directors of the Kansas City Board of Trade and the National Grain and Feed Association. Additionally, he was a past member of the Minneapolis and Chicago Boards of Trade.
Ron was instrumental in the success and longevity of Kansas Grain and Feed Association, especially during uncertain times. According to KGFA’s Centennial publication The First 100 Years, “When KGFA’s Executive Vice-President John Cranor lay stricken in the hospital with a cerebral hemorrhage, few KGFA members were aware at the time of the very special efforts put forth on behalf of the association by Stucky. Between April and July, 1980, the Hutchinson-based board member made sure the association continued to function normally by answering member problem calls, and keeping the membership bulletin on schedule. Additionally, he took it upon himself to completely update the association reserve investment procedure, at which time interest rates were very volatile. Ron Stucky’s effort on behalf of all KGFA members was an excellent example of voluntary leadership at its best.”
Stucky served as KGFA’s chairman from 1982-83 and served two stints on the board of directors for more than 12 years. He also served on the KGFA’s executive, membership and arbitration committees and chaired the KGFA Centennial Committee helping to plan the association’s 100 year celebration in 1996.
Additionally, Stucky stood up in a board meeting in 1997 and made the historic motion to except the terms and conditions set out by the Kansas Legislature to finally formalize the privatization of the Kansas Grain Inspection Service.
Stucky was awarded the Sunflower Award, the highest award KGFA bestows upon a person who has contributed significantly to the grain industry, in 2001. Following more than 40 years in the grain business, Ron and his wife Nadene retired and moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas.
We will provide a full obituary and service arrangements as they become available.