Ron L. Canfield

Ron L. Canfield, age 77, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away at home on August 2, 2026.

He was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Marshall and Ruby (Brenizer) Canfield. Ron graduated from Orange High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University in 1970. He married Francine Sheffield on August 6, 1971 in Clarion, Iowa. Ron's career in old school banking took him to Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana and Minnesota. The innovations in banking through technology was something that Ron was known for. His legacy is his family and friends whom he loved dearly.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Conard.

He is survived by his wife, Francine; daughter, Emily Trotter (Sean) and their children Hayden and Lindsay of Council Bluffs, Iowa; son, Nathan Canfield (Kim) and their children Johnny, Anna and Emersyn of Wood River, Nebraska and daughter, Mary Garcia (Nate) and their children, Seanna and Lilly of Papillion, Nebraska; brother, Claire Canfield; in laws, many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at a later date in St. John's Cemetery in Clarion, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family.