Ronald "Ronnie" Lamb, 84, of Clark, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Plymouth UCC Church in Clark. Burial will immediately follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Clark. Visitation will be held the evening prior, Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Furness Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Furness Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Ronnie Lamb often joked all he was worth was a dozen eggs. Born to Harold and Verna Lamb May 16th, 1942, Harold paid the childbirth expense by giving the midwife a dozen eggs. Looking back on the life Ronnie lived, it is easy to see he was worth so much more.

Ronnie sipped life slowly. For him, a day outside was a day well spent. He enjoyed caring for the land and loved his livestock. An appreciation for the land so deep, in his retirement he would often help his friends with harvest. Long drives checking on crops and rainfall amounts were his peaceful moments he cherished.

While he enjoyed the quiet moments outside, he equally enjoyed people. He spent his retirement years attending multiple coffee groups daily. He never liked coffee; it was too bitter. For him, it was never about the coffee, it was about the people. He loved gathering with friends being part of a community, so he never missed.

For Ronnie, conversation and community were life giving. He loved striking up conversations with strangers at the racetrack and giving back to the Clark Community. He was a charter member of the Clark Lions Club in 1977 and, until his passing, he was an active member. His can and eyeglass collections helped more people than we can count and will live on as his legacy.

Ronnie had a heart that only knew love. In a family full of talkers, he listened. He wanted others to share in the love of conversation and community, often fostering it for others. He brought weekly donut deliveries to the assisted living center and participated in fellowship at the men’s table following weekly services at church.

Ronnie loved deep. He and his wife Patti were married for 64 years. Often, they could be seen holding hands walking through town and attending their grandchildren’s school activities. Together, Ronnie and Patti traveled long miles to support their grandchildren in all they did. Their support and love for family instilled a deep commitment throughout the family.

Survivors include his wife, Patti Lamb, his children, Brenda (Jerry) Monson and Brad (Desi) Lamb. Grandchildren Chase (Sadi) Monson, Ally Monson, Baylar Lamb, Ryker Lamb. Great grandchildren Dominic and Maddox Monson. Also his Sister in law Joyce Lamb, Brother in law Larry Hovde, Sister in law Jeanette (Glen) Warkenthien.

Ronnie is joyously, reunited with his three grandchildren who proceeded him in death. Brittany and Zachary Monson, and Kahne Lamb. He also is reunited with his parents Harold and Verna Lamb, in-laws Clarence and Phyllis Petersen. His siblings Marilyn (Floyd) Lamb, Myron Lamb, and Linda Hovde.

Ronnie lived a life full of love. While he may have joked he was only worth a dozen eggs, the truth is he made us all rich in life by showing us how to work hard and deeply care for one another. Ronnie will be greatly missed, but his love will continue to live on in all those who knew him.