Ronald Dean Pearson

Ronald Dean “Ronnie” Pearson was born on April 30, 1949 in St. Louis, MO.  He was the son of Floyd & Margaret (Carver) Pearson.  He died on June 7, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County at the age of 75.

Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Dianna (Leftridge) Pearson of St. Louis, MO; two cherished children, Ronda Pearson of St. Louis, MO and Mark (Sarah) Pearson of De Soto, MO; three wonderful grandchildren, Kyle (Lindsey) Burns of Herculaneum, MO; Shaelyn (Dakota) Galczynski of St. Louis, MO and Abigail Pearson of De Soto, MO; 3 great grandchildren, Jaxxon, Breelyn and Emersyn Burns; one sister, Wanda Willhite of Indiana and one brother, Rick (Teresa) Pearson of Wildwood, MO.

Ronnie was a machinist at Union Pacific Railroad and retired after 47 years. He loved spending time with his family, dancing with loved ones, fishing, and helping others in every way possible. He creatively found new projects and kept busy. He loved his dog Beau.  Ron cherished God and kept his friends and family very close.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Glen, Kenneth, George, Danny, and Gary Pearson and one sister, Linda Blackwell.

As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to ASPCA, American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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