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Ronald Shelby

Rockford, Illinois

Jan 4, 1946 – Aug 28, 2025 (Age 79)

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BORN
January 4, 1946
DIED
August 28, 2025
AGE
79
LOCATION
Rockford, Illinois

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Ronald K. "Ronnie" Shelby of Rockford departed this earthly life August 28, 2025. He was born January 4, 1946 in Rockford, IL the son of Claybrone and Florence Shelby. He married the former Anacleta Rogel, December 18, 1982. Ronald was employed as a manager by UTC Aerospace 36 years before...

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Ron, May you rest in God's Peace

Prayers too the Shelby family. May Rons memory be eternal.

Ron was a force of nature. A dedicated worker and a good guy. And a practical joker: I remember a time (at the 11th St. Sundstrand plant) when I took a customer out to the parking lot to get into my truck for lunch and discovered Ron had put a sign on the truck that said,"Gordy's chickens. Pick 'em and Pluck 'em" and had even put a chicken in the bed of the truck! When I looked back at the plant, Ron was at the door with a giant grin on his face and there were people at all the windows...

Ron was always a pleasant person to see at Sundstrand; smiling, upbeat, and happy to see others. I am terribly sorry that he is gone.

I was so sadden to read of Ron's passing. He always supported his people and communicated when he needed to. We sure had some good laughs, but worked really hard. I know he will be missed, he always had such a presence. My God bless you in this time of sorrow.

I am so so sorry to hear of Ron´s passing. I worked for Ron three years at Sundstrand Aviation on 11th Street. He was a wonderful boss, in fact the best boss I have ever had. He treated his employees with kindness and caring. It was with a sad heart I heard of this. May God be with you as you go through this sad time. The world will be missing a great man. Cindi (Wedekind) Guasto