Ronald Eugene Stein, 58, of Marissa, IL; born on January 8, 1960 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Stein worked for B & D Machine Works where he was an invauble member of their team.  He was able to fill a variety of roles and most recently was their head semi-truck driver.  He was an honorary member of the Marissa Volunteer Fire Department.  Ron loved NASCAR and American muscle cars.  He also liked fishing and dirt track racing.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Eugene and Eugenia, nee Bingel, Stein.

He is survived by his children – Ryan Stein of Sparta, IL; Cory Stein of Sparta, IL; Stephanie (Conrad Wittenborn) Of Steeleville, IL.  His grandchildren – Ryley Stein; Eli Wittenborn; Kanon Wittenborn.  Five sisters – Debbie (Douglas) Reed of Belleville, IL; Donna Stein of Chester, IL; Fay (Jerry) Fitzgerrel of Ohio; Karen (Michael) Tubbs of Tilden, IL; Lori (Steve) Tubbs of Marissa, IL.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation.

Condolences to the family may be expressed on line at www.heilschuessler.com.

Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and on Monday, December 17, 2018 from 9:00am to 10:00am.

Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 10:00am.

Interment: Burial will be held in Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. Deb says:

   05/06/2020 at 8:40 pm

   There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.

   Mahatma Gandhi

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2. Lori Mavers Schneider says:

   01/26/2019 at 11:29 pm

   So very sorry for your loss. Ron was a classmate and a really nice person. My condolences to the family.

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3. Faye Tackett (Babcock) says:

   12/21/2018 at 9:23 am

   My condolences to the family of Ronnie. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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4. Lee Sinn says:

   12/17/2018 at 1:20 pm

   Ron was a Good friend when we were kids. The thoughts of him bring a lot of smiles to my face. Life is better for having known him. My Heart felt condolences go out to his whole family. May he Rest in Peace.

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5. Gary and Dena Vasquez says:

   12/17/2018 at 10:57 am

   So sorry for your loss! Ronnie was a great guy! Prayers to all of the family!

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6. Mary Laumbattus & Family says:

   12/16/2018 at 9:30 pm

   Our sincere condolences to all the family. May God bless and comfort you in this time of Sorrow.

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7. Toby Bird says:

   12/16/2018 at 8:06 pm

   We are very sorry for your loss.
   Toby and Denise Bird. Swanwick, Il

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8. Larry Fehner says:

   12/16/2018 at 9:06 am

   To Ronnie, my friend, rest now, our lord will take care of you.

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9. BO says:

   12/16/2018 at 5:38 am

   Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.May the God of all comfort (2 Co 1:3, 4) be your support at this difficult time.

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10. Cathy Sinn Flowers says:

    12/14/2018 at 6:52 pm

    Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie’s passing. Eternal Rest grant unto him, O LORD, and may Perpetual Light shine upon him.

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    • Debbie Reed says:

      01/20/2019 at 10:07 am

      Thank you. I appreciated hearing from you. It was a rough month. One week later we lost our sister Donna too.
      I heard from Paul you were back in Marissa now.
      Keep in touch.

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