Ronald Pforts Obituary

Ronald D. Pforts, 69, of Burlington died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the New London Care Center in New London after fighting a courageous battle of leukemia/lymphoma since 2010.

Born on Aug. 25, 1955, in Burlington, he was the son of Henry and Dorothy (Liechty) Pforts.

Ronald was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School in Washington, Iowa, and attended Andrew's University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1979 and worked as an Avionics technician for the A-7D fighter jet. Ronald owned and operated his own trucking company hauling groceries for Aldi from 1979 to 2018.

He was a past member of the Burlington Eagles Club and was of the Presbyterian faith. Ronald enjoyed horses, golfing, karaoke and loved to sing and play his guitar. He was a jack of all trades, excelling in welding and leather work. Ronald was a very dependable, patient and kind man.

He is survived by his life partner of 15 years, Lisa A. Kalkbrenner of West Burlington; son, Jeff Pforts of Burlington; daughter Allyssa (Michael) Gill of Canton, Georgia; grandsons, Henry Pforts

of West Point, Iowa and Liam and Gabriel Gill both of Canton, Georgia; siblings, Mary Ann (Steve) Sieren of Keota and Franklin (Laura) Pforts of Clearfield, Utah. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family. He is additionally survived by is his dog, Luna.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The memorial service for Ronald will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory for PAW Animal Shelter in Fort Madison.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.