- Date Of Birth: November 25, 1952
- Date Of Death: June 25, 2017
- State: Illinois
Patrick E. Ronk, 64, of Wataga, died on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 6:02 PM, at Marigold Rehab and Healthcare Center, Galesburg. Patrick was born on November 25, 1952, in Galesburg.
He was the son of Robert William and Mary La Vaughn (Anderson) Ronk, Sr. He married Linda Morlan in Oquawka in April of 1999. Patrick is survived by his wife; two brothers, Bob (Roxanne) Ronk and David Ronk, both of Galesburg; his special grandson and best friend, Seth Howard; two step-sons, Jason (Lisa) Howard of Oquawka, and Rickie ( Robin Mahnesmith) Howard of Knoxville; two step-daughters, Crystal Howard of Wataga, and Dawn Nicole (Craig) Selser of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents. He was a 1971 graduate of Galesburg High School. He worked as a laborer at Butler Manufacturing for 32 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church. He loved to be outdoors, especially fishing and camping. Patrick was the happiest when he was spending time with Seth, whether it was just visiting or working on their “song.” Seth meant the world to Patrick and he loved being able to help raise him for sixteen years.
