The body of Sgt. Roy R. Ronnfeldt is being returned to the United States aboard the army transport Barney Kirschbaum it was learned this week. Blust-Berthusen Funeal Home will receive the body of the former Avoca boy upon arrival here.

Sgt. Ronnfeldt was killed in western germany, December 6, 1944. He was the son of Charles and Louise Ronnfeldt of Avoca. A graduate of Avoca High School he entered service in March 1942 and went overseas in March 1944.

Survivors are four sisters: Mrs. Chris Krummel, Mrs. Charles Myers, and Mrs. Fred Lippold all of Avoca, Mrs. Jesse Grooms of Hancock; and three brothers, Carl and John of Avoca and William of Hancock.