Ronald “Ronnie” W. Kubiak, 50, of Sutherland passed away as the result of an accident. He was born October 2, 1965 to Gerald and Juanita (Albert) Kubiak at St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Paxton High School. Ronnie was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved to fish. He is survived by his mother, Juanita of Cozad; siblings, Richard (Kaylee) Smith of Sioux City, Iowa, Greg Smith of Ft. Collins, Joe (Debbie) Smith of Lincoln and Gary (Teresa) Gallaher of North Platte; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father; his step-father, Robert Finch; two brothers, Michael Smith and Charles Gallaher; and a sister-in-law, Lori Smith. Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016 at the North Platte Cemetery. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.