Ronald L. Liszewski
Ronald L. Liszewski, age 75, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family and devoted friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leo J. Liszewski and Esther Eleanor (nee Frost), and a son, Ronald B. Liszewski. He is survived by his wife Patsy; two sons, Clint (Lisa) Williams and Timothy Isaacs; a brother, Raymond (Francine) Liszewski; and a sister, Ruth (Richard) Marcinkiewicz. Ronald was the loving grandfather of Kimberly (Erik) Knefelkamp, Lori (John) Parrett, Michelle (Dan) Fenwick, Monica (Ed) Schroeder, and Theresa Williams, and he was a proud great-grandfather of Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Luke, Scarlett, Alison and Eddie, all of St. Louis, Missouri.
Ronald was born in Madison, Illinois in 1942. He attended Saint Leo Elementary School and graduated from Central High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He served his apprenticeship as a Machinist and Tool & Die Maker at American Can Company. He retired from the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 2005.
Ronald especially enjoyed deer hunting, fishing trips and making wine. He made annual fishing expeditions to Canada and also made a trip to Ketchikan, Alaska. He also enjoyed automobile trips with his wife-Patsy, and friends touring the North and the Southwest. He and Patsy took a cruise of the Hawaiian Islands in 2007 and renewed their wedding vows.
Ronald was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. Ron was truly loved by many. “The Loss is immeasurable, but so is the Love Left Behind.”
A memorial Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date.
Paw Dingy was one of the sweetest, kindest fun loving people I have ever met, he will be missed for sure!!!
A good man ,i didnt know him long but he was caring and kind and a true nice guy. Ron will be missed. And i know he was loved by many. Rest in peace my friend.. and know we will always be there for your wife patsy.
Dearest Patsy and family, So very sorry to hear about Ron. I know what you are going thru. Your love and memories of Ron will help you. He was a very kind and sweet guy to Ron and I, and could see how much you and his family ment to him. May God be with you at the time of your loss and always. Much love and prayers. Mary nanny Branson
Even though we knew Ron only a short period of time, he had a huge impact on our lives, and we are forever grateful that God had put him in our path. He was a wonderful man and we are honored to have had the privilege of calling him our friend. May he rest in peace. Much love, Jo and Alan
Pat; My deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband Ron ( neighbor and friends of my Mom Evelyn Reker & Joe Reker). I am glad that I was able to sit a moment with you and your family and friends and visit a spell on picture day. Mom sent me the picture show of the celebration of Ron and your lives. Beautifully done presentation of the wonderful lives you lived together. Thank You for letting me into your lives and Sharing with me the joy you lived with Ron, family and friends. Love; Diana Muhs
Patsy, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Ron was such a great guy, always in great spirits, and I always looked forward to our conversations. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
To my Dearest Patsy, I was very Blessed to have had the privilege of having Ron and You in my life! He took over the spot in my heart where I had a hole. He was truly the kindest, sincere, most loving “GENTLEMAN” I have ever had the pleasure of knowing! He will forever be in my heart! I am a better person for having known he and you! I Love You Both!! Ron God Speed!!??
Oh Dear Patsy, You have been a pastoral care taker for many as a sojourner on this earth. We pray that God gives you the peace you have earned in all you do and in the loss of such a good man. Ron’s pictures took me through a good 40 + years of sharing stories of your and Ron’s lives — the best the bleak, the difficult and the happy times you have lived together. Know that he is always with you and that you can talk with him anytime, day or night. Your love will ever change as God keeps you both in his care. Love and prayers for you as always.
Kathy
Dear Patsy, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time, but how fortunate you were to find and marry your soulmate – St. Ron. God truly blessed your marriage for so many years, and it was obvious to see how much Ron adored you. He was such a remarkable guy. I know the past few months have been difficult for you, but take consolation in knowing that he has a great caretaker looking out for him now.
Dear friend, mentor and confidant,
My heart is so heavy for the loss of your best friend and forever love, Ron. As a couple, you were unstoppable. You and he were the couple so many of us aspired to have; your love for each other so evident. I remember all the kindnesses and the compassion he showed both me and Scott; I don’t know where he found the time or patience most of the time, but he did, and he shared it willingly with everyone in need. He told great stories, he made not so bad wine, but the meanest margarita! His eyes had a twinkle with friends and loved ones and his laughter always sincere. He found it so impossible to be negative. I cannot imagine your sorrow but I do know, believe deeply, that Ron is with you and will always be with you. You will notice it in many ways as time goes on. Your memories are many, and will help you through the difficult times, I pray.
With my love and many hugs and prayers,
Rita
so sorry to hear about the loss of an old friend, have been trying to find this family for a lot of years , and it looks like I am to late . all my sympathy to the family.
Ron was married for 18 years to Barbara Malta. They had two sons, Ronnie and Chris and adopted a daughter, Melissa. He and Barbara met in high school where she was an A+ student and he was a C- student. She did his calculus homework during his three years at Rankin, during which he skipped classes to cheat on his wife. After cheated on his he during the entire married, he deserted her in favor of Patsy who had three failed marriages and lost custody of her children. She was desperate to remarried, Ron was obliged to rescue Patsy who threatened suicide. In doing so he deserted his wife and his children, refused to pay child support, ignored his opportunity for child visitation, and died without knowing the accomplishments of his own children. Chris became a PGA golfer and Melissa a successful business owner. And their father didn’t have the decency to acknowledge their existence in his obituary,
And that wife he dumped? She became a PhD candidate, a college professor, world traveler and a corporate vice president of an international company. After retirement, she became a published author, a historic reenactor, and a public speaker. She continues to live happily ever after, but countries to resent how he so casually discarded his children.
This post is prompted by the fact that is children were not notified of his death, were not provided for in his will and the fact that while his former wife was in graduate school Patsy sent her many poison pen notes tell her that she would never be able to support herself and the children, all the while withholding child support.
The irony of this take writes itself.
Rob’s only grandchild, that he sadly never met is a 24 year old, master degreed engineer.
Sorry for the typos. I have macular degeneration, which makes it difficult to use electronic communication.