November 04 1942 April 18 2020
Ronald’s Obituary Ronald G. Horist, 77, of rural Apple River, IL, passed away on Saturday evening, April 18, 2020, at home with his family by his side. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A private family service will be held. The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, of Scales Mound, IL, is serving the family. Ron was born on November 4, 1942, at Sullivan, IN, the son of Bernard and Irene (Storozyszyn) Horist. He was a graduate of Mt. Prospect, IL, High School, Class of 1961. On May 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Carol L. Moore at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Algonquin, IL. Ron worked as a mechanic for a few years, then he joined the Chicago Fire Department where he served as an Engineer until his retirement in 1997, when he and Carol moved to Apple Canyon Lake. He also operated a trucking company for a few years. Ron was a volunteer fireman for the Apple Canyon Lake Fire Department, a member of Apple Canyon Lake Trail Committee and President of the Horseshoe Committee. Ron was always willing to help anyone in need. He enjoyed playing cards, scuba diving, and snowmobiling. Surviving are his wife, Carol; three sons, Michael (Michelle) Horist, of Chicago, IL, Richard Horist, of West Chicago, IL, and Mark (Elaine) Horist, of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Samantha, Jake and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Irene. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald G Horist November 04 1942 April 18 2020.
Death notice for the town of: East Dubuque, state: Illinois