Ronald D. “Ron” Empfield, age 70, of North Platte, passed away February 4, 2016 at Great Plains Health. He was born May 17, 1945 at Albany, CA to Donald M. and Betty J. (Brown) Empfield. Ron graduated from North Platte High School in 1963 and later was united in marriage to Deb Rogge on June 7, 1964 at North Platte. He began working in construction with his father and later owned and operated Empfield Construction for many years, retiring in 2013. He loved to golf, camp, and traveling to Arizona. Survivors include his son, Dave (Oksana) Empfield of North Platte, daughters, Rona Empfield of Elkhorn and Melissa (Seth) Denny of Minden, sister, A. Colleen (Bill) Milleson of North Platte, his significant other and friend, Peggy Hodges, nieces and nephews that include Josh, Kylie, and Kellie. Ron was preceded in death by his parents. Celebration of Ron’s life will be 10:30 am Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the Bethel Church with Pastor Andy Pull officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 pm Sunday and 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences maybe shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.