Ronald J. Greteman, 87, of The Colony, Texas, passed away at his residence on September 17, 2025.  Born in Arcadia, Iowa, he was the son of the late Clem Greteman and Louise Bayer Greteman.

Ron entered the navy after high school graduation. Upon completion of his military service he moved to the Dallas, Texas area. He then started his own aerial photography business which lasted for many years. He became close friends with the pilots in this business. He later started a new business with buying and selling exotic fish.

He is survived by one sister: Helen Nieland and brother in law, Robert Nieland and 13 nieces and nephews.; Mary (David) Schroeder of Highlands Ranch, CO, Deborah Shriver of Carroll, IA, Julie (Rick) Werkmeister of Des Moines, IA, Carol (Gary) Roeder of Arthur, IA, Deanne (Al-deceased) Helgerson of Lake View, IA, Sara (Kevin) Wilkens of Hesperia, CA, Steve (Tanya-deceased) Greteman of Cosby, TN, Beth Creapo of Colorado Springs, CO, Lisa Rehm of Rockwell City, IA, Rachelle Nigro of Washington DC, Loren (Kim) Nigro of Longs, SC, Lori (Brian) Fox of Vadnais Heights, MN, and Chad Nieland of Hudson, WI. She was preceded in death by six siblings; Gen (Paul) Phillips formerly of Walnut Creek, CA, Agnes Greteman formerly of Carroll, IA, Gene (Nancy) Greteman formerly of Des Moines, IA, Walt (Rosie) Greteman formerly of Breda, IA, and Patricia (John) Nigro formerly of Silver Spring, MD.  His sister Teresa Greteman of Glenmoore, PA, passed away four days after Ron's passing.

He will have a Catholic burial at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Carroll, Iowa, with the date to be determined.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville, TX and the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, IA.