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Ron Cloat Obituary
PEORIA - Ron E. Cloat, 82, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
Ron was born to Fred R. and Edith May (Miller) Cloat on April 21, 1935, in Peoria, IL.
Upon completion of high school, Ron entered into the United States Army, served in Okinawa and was honorably discharged in 1963. He then went on to work for Lonza, Inc. for over 20 years.
Surviving are his loving wife, Jane Cloat; sons, Fritz Cloat, Max and (Julia) Cloat; daughter, Carrie Stier; and son-in-law, Kevin Stier. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Emily, Jacob Stier, Olivia and Alexander Cloat; and a sister, Judy Walraven.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerry Cloat; and a sister-in-law, Chris Cloat.
A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 12 noon. A graveside service will follow at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Cremation rites have been entrusted with Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. For more information please visit www.DavisonFulton.com
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Ronald Ehrenhofer
November 30, 2020
I think of Ron often, He is part of our conversation about Model A's on many occasions. Always great memories.
Ronald Ehrenhofer
December 1, 2019
I was talking to a friend just the other day about Ron. He may be gone but he is not forgotten.
December 11, 2017
Jane,fritz,max and Carrie
We were sad to hear of Ron's passing. We have many memories at your house on Laura. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Howard,Becky,Tami,Tina Thomas
John Faginkrantz
December 11, 2017
Good by my friend , thanks for being the Shell answer man for me ! Gonna miss stopping and seeing u on my visits to Peoria !
Clyde & Karen Petty
December 10, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to Ron's family. He was a great guy and will truly be missed.
janie gochanour
December 9, 2017
Jane and Family
Sorry to hear about Ron, we had good times at his shop, i still use his rope tie up all the time. He will be missed with the car buffs.
just remember god is always in your corner at a time like this, memories will carry you through this time and more.
Could not make it, we have our good and bad days.
love
Janie and glenna
December 9, 2017
Ron was a great friend and mentor. I enjoyed my visits with Ron and Jane when work would put me in Peoria. During our visits the hours would go by like minutes whether in Peoria or Hershy PA. I will miss you Ron and I will never forget all the many things you did for our great hobby. Ron Ehrenhofer, Technical Chairman, Model A Restorers Club
December 8, 2017
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing! He generously shared his Hershey booth with me, and was very supportive to all in the Model A hobby.We will definitely miss the "Rainmaker Ron"!!
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Ross & LeeAnn Morgan
james alleman
December 8, 2017
Sorry for your Loss. Jane best thing I ever did was go out to Hershey with him I have many stories between him and my Pop too ... Jim Alleman Quincy, Fl
December 8, 2017
Our condolences to the family sending many prayers. Ron will be missed greatly he was a great asset to my husband Jim Strube while he was growing up and then he was very helpful with our son James Strube when we moved next door. What a great man our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jim and Dianna Strube
John Loebach
December 8, 2017
We have many memories of Ron when we worked at Lonza. Our condolences to Jane and to the family.
John and Ruth Loebach
Donald SHAY
December 7, 2017
Hello Jane,Carrie,Fritz&Max. I am sad to hear about my Dear friend "Ron's passing.I am in Florida and will donate to St.Jude in Ron's honor.My symphony goes out to you all to have lost a fine man
Ray Howard
December 7, 2017
Jane and family, I am so sorry to hear about Ron. We were neighbors years a go on ann street. I also served in Okanawa but I did not know Ron was there also. Had lots of fun when we were kids. Judy might remember me. God bless all of you.
December 7, 2017
Jane so sorry for passing of Ron, thinking of all visits we had at shop,Coonie and Ron were great friends.
Prayer to you and family.
Gladys Alleman,Tonica,Il.
Tammy McSimov
December 7, 2017
Dear Jane and family - I am so sorry to hear about Ron. I have some good memories working for him at Lonza. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tammy McSimov
Hershy
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
One of the many old car trips.
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
Ron
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
Ron & Howard O'Neill
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
Hershy
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
One of the many old car trips
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
Boat
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
Their trip to SD
Liz O'Neill DeSmit
December 7, 2017
Jane & Family: I am sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a great man. I know my parents, Kay & Howard O'Neill shared many memories together. The many road trips with the old cars and to the boat. I know he was not feeling the best when we saw him over Hog Days at the race but it was so good for my parents to see him and I know he was determined to meet up with his other car buddies.
Over the years I would call Ron for ideas for what Dad needed for his old cars, always something. The one thing I remember well was the recommendation for his trunk on the back, still there today.
Will keep you all in my prayers, we know that Ron is at peace and we have an angel in heaven watching over. I have more pictures to share, we have scanned all of Dad's pictures and have them digital. If you want to pass on your email, I will pull out the many photos they have of your journeys ([email protected]).
Love,
Kay & Howard, and family
Liz & Pete DeSmit, Carrie & Brock Wakefield, Mike & Karol O'Neill
Bobbie & Bill Rice
December 7, 2017
Dear Jean and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We remember him volunteering at Wheels O' Time Museum in the Early Ford V8 area. We enjoyed talking with him. You have our sympathy.
Angela/Mark Molleck
December 6, 2017
Our loved ones never leave us, they remain in our hearts forever. Close your eyes and you will feel his presence right there with you whenever you need him. xoxoxo
Eric Swanson
December 6, 2017
It was an honor to learn from Ron about life and Model A's
Grace + Peace to your family
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