Ronald William Daly, age, 75 of North Platte passed away July 13, 2019 at his home. Born May 2, 1944 to George R. (Joe) and Ida M. (Winters) Daly  in North Platte, NE. Ron spent his early years on the family ranch 22 miles west of Tryon,  where he was often found playing harmonica, which led to his parents entering him in music contests and performing with traveling musicians and a lifelong love of music.

Ron graduated from McPherson County High School in 1962 and then attended Chadron State College majoring in music, having played 11 different instruments, with his favorites being the saxophone and guitar. His love of music and talent led to many positions teaching music & band. Ron enjoyed life immensely, but he was happiest when he was teaching music and band, pasturing, riding his Harley and then later as a private music instructor in his retirement years.  He shared his passion of music with hundreds of students.

In 1964 Ron married his first wife and to this union his daughter April Christine was born.

On October 9, 1998 he married the love of his life, Marsha and to this union Ron gained a daughter, Victoria May.

Ron loved life and lived each day with his heart full of God and enjoyed sharing that love with all.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Don and Bob; and granddaughter, Elizabeth.

Ron is survived by his wife Marsha; daughters, April (Terry) Donovan and Victoria (Jeffrey) Grasz; stepdaughters, Heather (Bradley) Halligan and Heidi Richards; brother, LeRoy (Donna) Daly; grandchildren, Jessica Halligan, Aubrey Halligan, Charley Halligan, Tyler Halligan, Bram Donovan, and Olivia Meyers; great-granddaughter, Karley Halligan; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers the family has established a scholarship fund for music students at Kittles Music Store.

Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen, Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Ryan Alexander officiating. Inurnment will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.