Ronald Simmons, 68, of Naplate, died Saturday night at his home surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March18, in the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with the Rev. John Paul Robbins, officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the services at 7 p.m. Burial is in Oakwood MemorialPark, Ottawa IL
Ron was born on January 17, 1946, in Streator to Mildard and Meredith (Rivers) Simmons. He worked as a mechanic for 50 years until his retirement. He attended Ottawa Township High School. He married Donna Reynolds on March 13, 1965, in the parsonage of the First Baptist Church in Ottawa.
Ronald is laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.