Ronald Ray Thompson, 85, of Granite City, IL, passed away at 1:47 a.m. Wed. Jan. 29, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home while under hospice care.

He was born Oct. 7, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, IL to the late Carl and Pauline (Whittington) Thompson Sr.

On Apr. 23, 1962, he and Ruth Ann Robert were married in St. Louis, MO.  Ronald was her hero.  She survives.

Ronald retired as maintenance foreman from Big River Zinc after more than 30 years of service.  He loved spending time with his family and had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren.  He also loved vacationing with his family, visiting places like Branson and the western U.S.  In his spare time he enjoyed camping, campfires, crafting and woodworking and listening to Hank Williams. He also enjoyed St. Louis football and the St. Louis Cardinals and playing Euchre.

In addition to his wife of 62 years, he is survived by 3 daughters: Sabin (Dave) Aldridge of Granite City, Pamela Wilson of Staunton, IL and Karen Beerkircher of Ballwin, MO; a son: Mike Thompson of Granite City; 3 grandchildren: Catie (Jeromy) Embry, Patrick Brown and Cole Harvey; 4 great-grandchildren: Chase, Brynn, Tyson and Karissa; and his beloved dog: Annabelle.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Carl Thompson Jr.; and a sister: Becky Marcum.

Services are private.

Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com.