Ronald L. "Ron" Elder

Age 88, late of Lockport passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Ron served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. After graduating from the Illinois State Police Academy, he proudly served 35 years with the District 5 Illinois State Police retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. Ron was the past recipient of the Lockport Exchange Club police officer of the year. Member of Lockport VFW Post #5788, Lockport American Legion John Olson Post # 18, and Lockport Moose Lodge # 1557. Upon his retirement, he worked for the Will County Court system. In his spare time, he was an avid racing fan.

Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Joyce (Nee Arado) Elder; three loving sons, Jeffrey (Jan), Ken (Wendy) and Donny (Sheila) Elder; one grandson, Shaun; a brother, Richard (Stella) Elder; his sister, Shirley (late Gene) Tinnea; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Doris (Nee Stanford) Elder; and a brother, Ted (Joanne) Elder. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Dennis Church, Lockport in Ronald's name would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, Il 60441 at 10:00am. Interment with Military Honors following services at Barnett Cemetery, Lockport. Visitation Friday, January 7, 2022, at the funeral home from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com