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Ronald Edward Smelik

FUNERAL HOME

Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel

10151 Gravois Road

Saint Louis, Missouri

Ronald Smelik Obituary

Smelik, Ronald Edward Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Smelik (nee Wiggins); loving father of Tracy (Chris) Celeslie, Lori and Craig (Cary) Smelik; dear grandfather of Nicholas, Benjamin, Danielle, Jacqulyn, and Josephina; loving partner of Dottie Mathews and family; dear brother JoAnn (the late Bob) Mollett; dear brother-inlaw, uncle, cousin and friend. Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Friday, January 24, 3-9 p.m. then taken to St. Lucas United Church of Christ (11825 Denny Rd), Sat., January 25, for visitation at 10 a.m. until funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Marcus Cemetery. Memorials to Special Olympics or American Lung Association appreciated.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan. 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Smelik

22 Entries

Steve McReynolds

January 27, 2014

I was lucky to know him!

June Hrbacek

January 25, 2014

So sorry to hear about Ron. Sent with deepest sympathy. May God bless you and all of the family. Love, June

January 24, 2014

Joann, so sorry for you in the loss of your brother. I only met himonce when you and I were in high school.I lost my brother also.
Jay Smith

Ronnie - Maritz-Creative Contributor 1982

Dyess

January 24, 2014

Ronnie- Maritz -Creative Contributor 1984

Dyess

January 24, 2014

Stacy Nigg

January 24, 2014

Dearest Tracy, Craig, Lori & All their families;
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences are with you all at this difficult time. May God give you all strength to move through the challenging days ahead. Our prayers and love are with you now and always.
Hugs,
Stacy (Laaker), Jim and Grace Nigg

Tina Allison

January 24, 2014

Craig, Tracy, Dottie, and family...so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Ron at Frankie's for a number of years. He always had a smile on his face, and put a smile on ours. One of the funniest, sweetest people around. I will remember him always!

Diana Surkamp

January 23, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to Ron's family. We first met Ron at Maritz, over thirty years ago, and knew that a hearty hug was in order, whether days or years had passed. He and JoAnn threw the best Super Bowl parties. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends, of whom we would hope to be counted.
Tom & Diana Surkamp

Greg Bogue

January 23, 2014

Ron was always right in the middle of fun! So many memories ... Thoughts are with you all!

January 23, 2014

When thinking back at my years at Maritz, Ron is one of people that is always in the story. Fun guy to work & party with. He was an icon and will be missed by his family and friends. Sorry for your loss.
-- Sandra Horton (Pfeil-Morley)
Bartlett, TN

Phil Laaker

January 23, 2014

Tracy, Lori, Craig & Dottie and their families. Ron was a person who once he called you "Friend" would include you in his life forever, would do anything asked of him. His party's were legend, his energy and excitement contagious, his laughter spontaneous and catching. When he was in a room it became more exciting. He was my husbands best friend, they met when they were in the service and again when he worked at Maritz and Phil was at Master Type in sales. That friendship spanned 50 plus years. Ron was a unique character and will be so missed by us and all his friends. Sympathy and prayers to his family. Rest in Peace dear Ron.

January 22, 2014

Ron will be missed so much. He was always fun to be with. Our prayers are with his family. Bernie and Marcia Fritz

Amy Babcock Cinotto

January 22, 2014

I am so very saddened to hear the loss of this wonderful man! So many wonderful memories of him come to mind and he was so loved by so many! My heart and prayers go out to his family! Love you Ronnie and may you forever rest in peace!!

Amy Babcock Cinotto

Sherry Ziegler

January 22, 2014

My heart aches for the loss of Ron. I haven't seen him in a while, but every time I did see him, whether at work or at a Maritz picnic he had a smile on his face. I will miss him. God Bless his family.

January 22, 2014

My prayers are with you, I am so sorry
to hear this news...I worked at Maritz
with Ron. My condolences to the Smelik
family and Dottie Mathews..

Jean Meier

Lonnie Busch

January 22, 2014

Craig and Tracy, so sorry to hear about your dad. He will be missed! We had a lot of good times on the lake…and off!

Simmie Gellman

January 22, 2014

I worked with unforgettable Ron many years ago at Maritz. He was so much fun and was always the life of the party who kept everyone laughing. I am sure it is a terrible shock to lose him so suddenly.

January 22, 2014

Dottie, Tracey, Craig and families,
This came as quite a shock. I have some of the fondest memories of Ronnie working with him at Maritz, and many Super Bowl parties. One of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Carolyn and John Dyess

Elaine Young

January 22, 2014

My Condolences go to the Smelik Family. I worked with Ron for many years at Maritz. He was a great person and Artist. You have my prayers, I know he will be missed.

Elaine Young, St Louis, MO (Hopscotch Communications - 500 N. Grand #210- 63103)

Karla Elliott

January 22, 2014

My condolences to Ron's family, Dottie Mathews and her family. He was a really great guy and I know he will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Karen and Brenden

January 22, 2014

Craig and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. His memory will live within you forever. We are all thinking and praying for you. Love you.

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