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Ronald Simler Obituary
Ronald Royce Simler, 73, of Hillsboro, Oregon, formerly of Freeport, Illinois, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon after a sudden illness. Ronald was born February 20, 1947 to Eddie Simler and Harriet (Spielman). He was a 1967 graduate of Freeport High School. Ronald married his high school sweetheart Lynette Ann DeMichele on December 21, 1967. Ronald was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freeport.
As a member of the U.S. Army, Ronald proudly served his country in Vietnam from 1968-1969. Ronald worked as a meat cutter for the Eagle Food Stores in Freeport and Schnuck's Grocery in Rockford for over thirty years. Ronald and his wife Lynette moved from Freeport shortly after retirement in 2011 to join their sons in the Portland, OR area. Ronald enjoyed the Oregon Coast and mountains, his two sons and most of all, his beloved Lynnie – the love of his life.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 53 years Lynette; sons Aaron and Adam; his brother-in-law Frank DeMichele and his wife Betty of Freeport; his two sisters-in-law Sharon Simler of Freeport and Linda Simler of Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters and his in laws.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Springer and Son in Aloha, OR which will be a remembrance service to be held Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR.
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Aaron Simler
January 15, 2021
Dad - I will never get over your loss but have many wonderful memories to take with me. I love you so much and will try to be the man you were in life. I miss you Dad and always will.
Marietta and Philip Malm
January 10, 2021
May his memory be a blessing.
Richard & Mary Place
January 10, 2021
Lynette we were to sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Find comfort in your family. Our prayers and memories will always be in our hearts.
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