Dr. Ronald J. Dreiling

Dr. Ronald James Dreiling, 90, of Kansas City Missouri passed away on September 27, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Oct. 3, 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. Visitation prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

He was born on July 27, 1932 to Fridolin Joseph and Agnes Dreiling in Hays, Kansas. Raised in St. Peter’s Parish, he attended Hogan High School, UMKC, and St. Louis University School of Dentistry and Orthodontics. After graduating he joined his brother and father in practicing orthodontics on the Plaza forming Dreiling, Dreiling, and Dreiling. He always enjoyed running into former patients and asking to see their smile, always remembering the ones who didn’t wear their retainer.

An avid sports fan he loved playing golf and tennis and cheering on his beloved Chiefs and Royals. He enjoyed being part of the Lake Lotawana community for over 60 years and nothing made him happier than his yard full of friends and family enjoying themselves.

Ron, a man of faith, was a founding member of St. Thomas More Catholic Parish where he sent his five children to school and remained a lifetime member. He was a wonderful father and considered his five children to be his greatest legacy.

Ron is survived by his five children; Maria Dreiling Bourk (Gib), Michelle Dreiling Fitzgerald (Dan), Fred Dreiling (Erin), Ron Dreiling Jr. (Suzi), Tom Dreiling (Karolyn); eleven grandchildren, Katie, Maggie, and Paul Bourk, Danny and Patrick Fitzgerald, Lily and Freddy Dreiling, Reagan and Caroline Dreiling, and Tommy Jr. and Addie Dreiling.