Ronald Eugene Adams

Ronald Eugene Adams, 81 of Pesotum, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at home.

He was born at home in Villa Grove on March 3, 1943 to Clyde and Angie Adams.  He married Theresa Wilhelm on August 10, 1968 at St. Mary’s Church, rural Pesotum.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Theresa Adams, son; Bill (Keri) Adams of Urbana, his daughter; Connie (Jeff) Langley of Tolono, three grandchildren; Kody Alagna, Kaleigh Adams, Johanna Langley and one great grandchild. 

He is also survived by two sisters; Janice (Tom) Roney of Pesotum and Rosalie (Lou) Fuentes of Tolono and a brother; Danny (Vel) Adams of Tolono, and a sister-in-law; Shirley Adams of Bondville.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Larry and Roger and a sister-in-law; Marilyn.

Ron was drafted into the United States Army in December 1965 and served two years, part of the time in Korea, in the DMZ zone working with Hawk missiles.  He earned medals for National Defense service, Good Conduct and Sharpshooter Rifle.   He also received the Basic Missileman Badge.

After returning home from the service he worked at Flex-N-Gate in Urbana and eventually began his own appliance repair service “Ron’s Repair Service” which he operated for 34 years and earned the nickname of Mr. Fix-it.  After retiring he operated the Pesotum Hardware for two years before finally retiring.

Rosary will be at 9:00 AM, Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pesotum with visitation to follow.  Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday at the church.  Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pesotum.  Freese Funeral Home, Tolono is assisting with arrangements.

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