Ronald L. "Ron" Veitch, 80, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born March 13, 1944 in Rock Springs, WY, the son of Herbert and Margaret (Renney) Veitch. He married the love of his life, Jaralyn Kieper, on January 22, 1994. Ron worked for over 35 years at Hamilton Sundstrand, where he was a member of the UAW Local 592. He loved animals with a passion. Ron enjoyed building Lionel trains and even incorporated an airport in the layout of the city. He adored his grandchildren. Most of all, Ron loved spending time with all of his family.
Ronald is loved and missed by his wife, Jaralyn. Ron and Jeri had a blended family of 6 children, Arden Veitch, Michelle (fiance, Jim) Veitch, Darren (Jen) Veitch, Jacquie (Erich) Olsen, Kathryn (Chris) Williams and Gary (Amanda) Kieper; grandchildren, Chad Veitch, Tara Johnson, Kory Vaught, Kaleighann Williams, Kaden Williams, Paxton (Doug) Alexander, Gaib Kieper, Lily Olsen, Isaiah Olsen; 5 great-grandchildren and one on the way; siblings, Stuart Veitch, Keith (Faye) Veitch and Glenn Veitch; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jay (Colleen) Veitch and sister Nancy (Fred) Stockwell.
A special thank you to the entire Northern Illinois Hospice for loving and compassionate care of Ron during this time.
Ron was always the life of the party, please raise a Pabst Blue Ribbon in his honor.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winnebago County Animal Shelter.
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