- Date Of Birth: July 2, 1933
- Date Of Death: August 24, 2020
- State: Illinois
Ronald Bickel, 87, of Ottawa, died Monday morning, August 24, 2020 at the Amberwood Nursing Home, in Rockford, IL.
Ronald was born July 2, 1933, in Chicago, to Frederick W. and Martha (Hedrick) Bickel. He married Juanita Burgeson on May 31, 1958 in Chicago. He was retired and previously worked for Ford Motor Co. and International Harvester in Chicago, IL. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 – 1955 during the Korean War. He loved gardening, woodworking, fishing, and was loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by a son, Mark A. (Mindy) Bickel of Cornwall, PA; a daughter, Cherie L. (Randy Jones) Bickel of Rockton, IL; 4 grandchildren; Alan, Elena, Bryan and Jacob Bickel; a daughter-in-law, Beth Bickel of Aurora, IL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and siblings; Deloris, Vernon, Bernice, and Melvin (Bud).
