May 19, 1947– May 9, 2026_________________________________________
Ronald “Ron” Glen Joens was born on May 19, 1947 to Glen and Alvena Joens in Dupree. He spent most of his childhood in Eagle Butte. Although he only completed school through the eighth grade, that never stopped him from learning valuable skills through hard work and life experience.
On June 25, 1967, Ron married Judy Vansickel in Faith. They welcomed their only son, Edward, and moved back to Sturgis, where they lived until 1974. They later moved to Black Hawk before purchasing land near Summerset in 1996, where Ron spent the remainder of his life until passed away on May 9, 2026.
In 1974, Ron began working for Rapid Plumbing under Clarence, who taught him everything he knew.
Ron spent most of his life working in construction and doing odd jobs. He later established his own business, RG Joens Construction, which he operated until retiring at the age of 75. He loved working on his equipment and garden tractors and was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors or anyone in need.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; son Edward Joens; sister Babe Gage; and brothers Boyd, Les, and Ben Joens; father-in-law Charles Vansickel; brother-in-law Merle Vansickel; and sister-in-law Janet Vansickel.
He is survived by his wife Judy Joens; grandchildren Donald Heather, and Jessica Joens; sisters Golda and Gwen Vogt; brothers Kenny, Mick, and Larry Joens; mother-in-law Hazel Vansickel; brother-in-law Chuck Vansickel; and neighbor Don Konechne.
Funeral services were held May 28, 2026, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Rev. Harold Delbridge officiating. Burial followed at Bear Butte Cemetery.
(A memorial has been established, and condolences may be sent to Judy Joens at 6512 Anderson Rd., Black Hawk, SD 57718.)