He was born November 13, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Sophie Ksiazek. On September 11, 1976 he married Valerie Wasilewski at St. John Brebeuf Parish in Niles.
Ron was the head custodian for East Maine School District 63 for 38 years.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie; his sons, James (Elizabeth Winiarski) and Philip (Dana) Ksiazek; grandchildren, Samuel Paul and Michael Paul Ksiazek; and his brothers, Lawrence and Raymond Ksiazek.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael; and his sister, Phyllis.
There will be a visitation from 10am to 11am on Saturday, August 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo. The Mass will follow at 11am.
Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Marengo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ron's name to the American Lung Association.