Ronald E. Carley

Ronald E Carley, 77, of North Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2014 surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved. He was born March 16, 1937 on the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation in Reserve, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1959 to 1961. After he returned home he was employed for many years as a Traffic Manager for Warner Brothers and Strathmore Printing in Geneva IL. Ronald was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Church in North Aurora where he sang in the funeral choir. He was also a tribal member of the LCO Indian Reservation, a heritage he was so strongly proud of. On April 27, 1968 he was united in marriage to his wife Linda (Webster) with whom he spent 46 wonderful years. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, loved playing Bingo with his circle of close friends as well as playing cards and mastering crossword puzzles. In addition to his wife, Ronald leaves to cherish his memory daughter Jennifer (David) Houck and his grandson, Evan (aka “the boo”) whom he loved, adored and was ever so proud of the young man he has become. Ron also is survived by his step brothers and sisters, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving and loyal daughter Angela, brother William and sisters Eunice, Bernice and Barbara and his dear friend and fellow Packer fan Jerry Haverkate. We thank God for the gift of Ron's life, the many dear friends he met thru the years, and the time we were able to spend with him at home. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to his caregivers for their dedication and effort to him with dignified care over the last 3 years. Their care for Ron was a heartwarming blessing to the entire family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2014 from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY at 9:30 AM to Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:00 AM. Fr. Max Lasrado will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday, July 25, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora. 630-631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Ron’s family or sign the guest book. A traditional Indian ceremony and feast will be held at a later date in Reserve, WI. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ron's honor to Blessed Sacrament Church in North Aurora, IL or the American Heart Association.

Ronald E. Carley

March 16, 1937 - July 17, 2014