Ronald Donze

Donze, Ronald of St. Louis, Missouri, was born September 12, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Emanuel and Genevieve (nee Grieshaber) Donze and entered into rest Sunday, April 28, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 76 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Genevieve (nee Grieshaber) Donze; sister-in-law, Bobbi Donze. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty (nee Grass) Donze; children, Stephen (Rebecca) Donze, Susan (Eric Primm) Donze, Jeremy (Trina) Schweigert; grandchildren, Luke, Will, Oliver, Taylor, Dennis, and Ashley; siblings, James (Cathy) Donze, Thomas (Brenda) Donze, Edward (the late Bobbi) Donze, and Dennis (Denise) Donze; along with numerous other extended family and friends. Ron was a devoted husband of Betty for 48 years who left an indelible mark on those around him. He was a proud graduate of Valley High School, class of 1965, and pursued higher education at SEMO, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1969. His professional journey spanned over five decades in the truck sales industry, notably at Truck Centers, Inc from 1990 to 2022. Ron also served his country with honor in the Army Reserves for seven years. A devout member of Queen of All Saints Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, he found solace in faith and camaraderie. Beyond his professional endeavors, Ron cherished time spent farming and restoring tractors. He found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially while sharing moments on the farm with his beloved grandchildren. He was a pillar of tradition, participating fervently in the New Year’s Eve tradition of La Guiannée in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, further exemplifying his deep-rooted connection to his community. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Memorial donations can be made in Ronald’s honor to St. Vincent de Paul (https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul--archdiocesan-council-of-st.-louis/generic-online-donation), or the St. Louis Children’s Hospital (https://support.stlouischildrens.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2386&2386.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T). Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 10301 Big Bend Rd., Kirkwood, Missouri 63122. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 6603 Christopher Dr., St. Louis, Missouri, 63129. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

Ronald Donze

September 12, 1947 - April 28, 2024