Name: Visitation for Ronald Farrell
Start: 2015-07-10T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-07-10T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Lisle

Ronald L. Farrell, 81, passed away July 3, 2015. Loving and devoted father to Erin K. Farrell, Sheila (Brian) Moran, and Maureen "Molly" (James) Costello; Proud grandfather of Liam; Cherished brother of Joan Hermansen and Chester (Noreen) Farrell; Stepfather of Janel (Andrew) Sieja. Preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Joan, and second wife of 13 years, Janice. Ron, "Nice Guy", worked at ACME Industrial Company for 56 years, working his way up to National Sales Manager. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10th, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave., Lisle, with fond memories to be shared beginning at 6 PM. For info: 630-964-9495 or www.blake-lambfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 4 to Jul. 10, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Farrell

14 Entries

Cheryl Jackson

July 9, 2015

Dear Sheila, Erin and Molly. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Danielle and Alex send their condolences.
Gary and Cheryl Jackson

John O'Keefe

July 8, 2015

I am saddened to hear about the death of my "uncle Ronnie". He was actually my second cousin, but we always saw him more like my dad's brother and not his cousin. He was kind yet he spoke his mind, and he was one of those relatives I always loved to see. He's home with my dad and my grandpa and I would love to be a fly on the wall as to what they're talking about right now. I'll be praying for you guys because I'm sure you're really going to miss him. May God comfort you at this time, and at any time the wave of grief may hit you over the upcoming years. Peace.

July 8, 2015

Erin, Sheila and Molly, We are so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. It is so very hard to lose your parents. Keep your memories close and know that those who care about you keep you close in our hearts and prayers. Love to all....Bill and Jean Suneson and family.

Debbie Chalmers

July 8, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Farrell Family, especially to my sister in law Molly. If it helps at all he's in a much better place now. Know that your in my thoughts, Molly and that I love you.

July 7, 2015

Erin and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim, Cyndi, Justine, Michael and Sarah Martin (Western Springs, IL)

Sharon Buczko

July 7, 2015

Molly, Erin & Sheila, We are so VERY SORRY to hear about the passing of your dad!! He was a wonderful man and and a great father!! Our many Thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time!!!!! God Bless!!! XOXOX

Sue Urban

July 7, 2015

My condolences to the family of Ron Farrell. Especially to you Molly. It is always to hard to have your parent pass. He maygo but his memory is in your heart forever.

Ron seated on his director's chair Westec 2002

Terry Schron

July 7, 2015

Sergio Rodriguez

July 6, 2015

It was an honor to have known this great man.

Pamela Kersting

July 6, 2015

Molly: my thoughts, prayers and much love are with you during this sad and difficult time...Look to the good memories--they'll help get you through.

Jack Rabun

July 6, 2015

Erin, Sheila, Molly & Family,
You girls I am sure all know how much Ron meant to me personally, He was the BEST Friend a guy could have. I spoke to him in March of this year on what I called Our 30th Anniversary of being associated together. Most people would call it friendship, but I was blessed with knowing a person who treated me more like a son and always made me feel a part of his family. Ron and I traveled together for over 20 straight years doing tradeshows together and seeing this great country of ours. We had some fantastic times together. With my son and brother we four won 3 golf tournaments over a 5 year period in New England. They were very glad we stopped playing it so someone else could win. There are so many other things that come to mind.
Drummond Island Michigan is where your Dad told me to go and have a good time playing golf and for the last 22 years I also have a group of guys that goes every October, just like he did in May each year. It made us both feel connected to discuss those kind of things that we both would do.
I also called him every year for his birthday on October 30th for 30 years. It is a habit I have with only a very few people. He was always surprised that I would remember his birthday. Now this October 30th its going to be hard to not pick up that phone and not make that call.
Ron was a true loving family man and he always spoke of his family and how lucky he was to have them. Always remember that and stay together that way for your future.
May God Bless All of You there and know that I am missing your Dad, My Friend and a part of my own Family is also gone today.
Take care,
Jack

Terry & Jayme Schron

July 6, 2015

Ron worked for both Acme Industrial Company of Carpentersville, IL and later for Jergens Inc. in Cleveland, OH for 56 years, and was family to all of us. He was the calm voice in a stormy sea always giving direction from a very practical point of view. He loved to talk about business, family, and country.

Since Ron retired, I have missed those set up and tear down times at trade shows, but most of all I miss him at the Westec Show in LA when he would look forward to dinner at the Pantry. After standing in line waiting to get in and be seated, Ron would bark out "just meat and potatoes and you can keep all the green stuff", and we would
all laugh.

I will miss his integrity, work ethic, and his love of friend and family. Good bye, old friend.

Jim & Jan Tau

July 6, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Nearhoff's

July 5, 2015

Sending love and hugs from all the Nearhoff's (Jeanne, Geoff, Kim and Julie and our families) to Uncle Ron's (the Farrell) family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. He will always be remember with great fondness and we pray that he and my dad Bill, his childhood buddy, are tossing back a few and playing stickball on the streets of heaven.

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