Ronald E. Foltynewicz, 86, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Morris Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 15 at the Marseilles American Legion. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles with military honors.  Seals-Campbell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

He was born August 13, 1934, in Marseilles, to Anton and Gertrude (Petzel) Foltynewicz.  On June 17, 1957, he married Josephine Przybylski of Marseilles, who preceded him in death May 28, 2006.

Ron served in the U.S. Army.  He was employed by Ralph's Body Shop in Marseilles and then by Al's Body Shop in Seneca for many years.  In his retirement, he enjoyed working on small engines, his cars, and attending and participating in car shows.

He is survived by his two daughters, Ronda Christensen and Lauri (Doug) McDonald of Marseilles; three grandchildren, Matthew and Phillip (Kara McConville) McDonald and Amy (Brad) Marek; two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Nora Marek; one sister, Catherine Kennell of Lostant; many nieces and nephews; and his close friend, Salestine Tucker.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine; a son-in-law, Don Christensen; three sisters, Irene Sharp, and Dolores and Clara Foltynewicz; four brothers, Edward, Francis "Fritz", Richard and Eugene Foltynewicz; and a grandson, Nathan Christensen.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com