Ronald Mitchell Love Sr.
October 24, 1939 - December 30, 2021
Age 82, of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born October 24, 1939 in Chebanse, IL to the late John Emile Love, Sr. and Evelyn Smith. Ron married Yvonne Marie Collette on July 21, 1956. He loved gardening, collecting coins, John Deere tractors, and anything John Deere. Ronald especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving are four children; Cindy (Ron) Love, April (David) Keymon, Tammy (Brian) Sweeney, and Ronald M. (Pam) Love, Jr.; six grandchildren, Rick (Erika) Soltysik, Amber (Stephen Hubbard) Soltysik, Steven Love, Thomas Love, Jessica (Chris) Vilt, and Donald (Rachel) Keymon; six siblings, John Love, Jr., Leona Yeates, Leonard Love, Bonnie Love, Peggy Herbert, and Gary Love; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Evelyn; his beloved wife, Yvonne (5/31/2015); and three siblings, Leroy Love, Larry Love, and Betty Nemcevic. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.
Age 82, of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born October 24, 1939 in Chebanse, IL to the late John Emile Love, Sr. and Evelyn Smith. Ron... View Obituary & Service Information