Ronald E. Oerkfitz

1937 - 2019

Ronald E. Oerkfitz

1937 - 2019

BORN

1937

DIED

2019

Ronald Oerkfitz Obituary

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Ronald was born on August 7, 1937 and passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Ronald was a resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois at the time of passing. Visitation will be held Friday, July 19th from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave. (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. The funeral service will be held the following day, Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Algonquin Township Cemetery. Donations may be made to: Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock IL 60098 http://www.helpingpaws.net Visitation at the Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM on July 19, 2019. Donations in Ron's memory may be made to Helping Paws Animal Shelter, 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098.

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I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He always had a smile for me. My mom and dad were always very fond of him. He will truly be missed. My deepest sympathies to all of you.

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