Fulton - Ronald L. "Skip" Tomman, 83, of Fulton, died surrounded by family Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at MercyOne in Clinton.

He was born on Aug. 27, 1940, in Clinton, the son of Harold Adair and Arlene Lois (Atherton) Tomman. He married Arla VanZuiden on Aug. 29, 1960, in Fulton. Skip had worked as a truck driver for Drives Inc. in Fulton for over 28 years. After retiring he would still drive on occasion for Drives Inc. and also drove for Jeff Spencer Excavating. In his time off from work, he had restored two Allis Chalmers tractors and a '53 Chevy Belair. He and his wife had enjoyed wintering in Texas where he did maintenance work and helped to upkeep the RV Park.

Survivors include his wife, Arla; three sons: Darrell (Betty) Tomman of Thomson, Brian Tomman and Michael (Deb) Tomman both of Clinton; his sisters: Beverly Shepard of Camanche, Iowa, Judy Wesphal of Columbus, Indiana, and Connie Sue (Lee) Winch of Maquoketa, Iowa; his brother, Robert Tomman of Polo; eight grandchildren: Nicole Kershner, Joe Tomman, Justin Tomman, Kayle Fransen, Serina Rippy, Austin Fain, Sydnee Rippy and Julin Peterson; 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Harold "Bud" Tomman Jr.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the family.