Ronald David "Beaver" Pearce
Ronald David "Beaver" Pearce
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October 12, 1960 – October 20, 2025
Ronald David "Beaver" Pearce, age 65, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away at 2:33 PM – Monday, October 20, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois.
Private services were held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Ronald David, better known as "Beaver," was born on October 12, 1960, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the son of Edward and Esther (Roush) Pearce.
He attended Waukegan West High School, graduating class of 1978. Ronald worked as a CNC Machinist traveling all over the United States, this work even took him to Japan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and his dog Buddie.
Ronald is survived by:
Siblings - Randall and his wife Carmen Pearce of Wadsworth, Illinois; William Pearce of Dixon, Illinois and Ruth Clauson of Beach Park, Illinois
Best Friend - Jason and Lisa Sherrod of Willow Hill, Illinois.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and brother Danny Ray Pearce.
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