Ronald "Ron" Gene Millard, Sr., 80, of Peoria, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on May 19, 1941, a son of Leslie R. and Martha V. (Nelson) Millard. Ronald married Carolyn Hart and they had one son, Chris Lee (Linda) Millard. He later married Jane Lowe at Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria on June 12, 1971. To them were born, Angela S. “Angie” (Dr. Lonny) Lannert and Rev. Ronald G. "Ron" (Carol Broz) Millard, Jr.
Surviving is his wife, Jane; all three children; eight grandchildren, Rachel, Connor, Heather, Meta, Jake, Grace, Faith and Luke; three brothers, Ken (Linda), Alan, Steve (Shannon); one aunt, Dolores White; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ron served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for over 40 years, hiring in as an hourly employee and progressing to upper management. Ron was a member of the American Legion Post #979 in Bartonville. He was currently a member of Redeemer Lutheran, a former usher and served on the Board of Elders.
Because of COVID, cremation rites have been accorded by Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, and a private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for Ron's family at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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