Ronald Thayer Cogswell

Ronald "Ron" Thayer Cogswell, 91, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2024 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. 

Ronald was born at the home of Frank and Ellie Cogswell on March 13, 1933.  He was the only child of Dale O. and Lorena Cogswell also of Twin Falls.   He graduated from Twin Falls High School in the class of 1952.

Ronald enlisted into the National Guard prior to graduation.  Ronald transferred his enlistment into the Army which he served state side in the Korean War.  Ronald was stationed in Detroit, Michigan as an AAA Gun instructor and reached the rank of Sarge, Second Class.  Ronald was honorably discharged on November 9, 1955 and continued his eight year service in the Army Reserves as Private, First Class.  During his service, Ronald married Patricia Ann Bell of Twin Falls on July 12, 1953.  They raise their family of four sons in Twin Falls and Boise.  Ronald started and operated Ron’s Custom Upholstery with his wife Pat and son Dennis from 1964 until 2018.  Ronald had great passion for automobiles and crafting equipment or art.   Ronald loved to hunt, fish, trail ride, snowmachine in Idaho and ride his Goldwing motorcycle around the US.  Ronald was an active member of the Magic Valley Snowmobilers, Magic Valley Trail Machine Association, Magic Valley ATV club, Gold Wing Road Riders Association.  Ronald is credited as one of originators of the Twin Falls Search and Rescue.  He served as the first commander of the all voluntary team.  Ronald was life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Loyal Order of the Moose.  During his Moose membership, Ronald held several leadership and governance roles both local and state levels.  

Ronald was preceded by his parents Dale and Lorena Cogswell of Twin Falls, wife Patricia Cogswell and son Dennis Cogswell of Twin Falls Idaho, and grandson Andrew Cogswell of Omaha Nebraska.  His successors are son Gary Cogswell and wife Jeanette Cogswell of Filer Idaho, son Douglas and wife Terri Cogswell of Kingston Washington, son Brad and wife Trish Cogswell of Twin Falls Idaho and a loving extended family.

A viewing for Ron will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. A funeral service will be held on at 12:00 pm Thursday, June 13, 2024, Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. A graveside service will follow at Twin Falls Cemetery, 2511 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.

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