Ronald G. Lancaster

Ronald G. Lancaster, 79 of rural Tampico, died Monday November 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Sterling on October 6, 1946 He attended and graduated from Prophetstown High School. He married Marilyn Kay Brady on June 25, 1966 in Sterling. She died on July 6, 2023. Ron was a Machinery Repairman Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Navy. As a civilian, he began his career with Micro Gear in Prophetstown and later became co-owner of Farm & Track Machine & Hydraulics in Tampico. After selling Farm & Track, he decided to pursue his love of motorcycles to start Lancaster Sprints in Tampico. He enjoyed restoring Harley Davidson Aermacchi Sprint Motorcycles and had rebuilt two that are still on display at the Harley Museum in Milwaukee. Ron was well renowned throughout the country with his knowledge of the Sprint bikes and his abilities to custom make some of their parts. He loved to flat track race and raced in vintage AMA races as well as AMA district races. Ron was a member of AHRMA; AMA; Tar and Track M/X Club; and the Prophetstown M/X Club.

Survivors include his daughters: Shanda (Ed) Milder of Muscatine, IA and Denise Lancaster of Tampico; three grandchildren: Dylan (Jamie) Marschang, Wyatt (Mikayla) Marschang and Hailey (Taran) Daffara; five great grandchildren: Emma, Christopher, Spencer, Adeline & Eloise He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Margaret (Angel) Lancaster; his wife, Kay; his son Ronald G. Lancaster in 1972; an infant daughter; and his grandson, David Curley in 2023.

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Saturday November 22, 2025 from 12 – 2 PM at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico. Isaac Newman will officiate at a short graveside service with military honors at Tampico Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of life with lots of "Bench Racing" will be held at the Kickback Saloon in Tampico following the service.

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