Ron Piencak

WILMINGTON—Ron Piencak, 76, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Elmhurst Hospital.
Born June 25, 1941 in Chicago, Ronald was a son of Joseph and Anna (Wenerski) Piencak. He was raised in Chicago, graduated from St. Casimir School in 1955, and was a member of Saint Philip Basilica High School class of 1959.
Ron was a second generation sheet metal worker and was a member of Local #73 since 1959. He served as superintendent and construction manager for projects throughout Chicago, as well as the country. Ron retired in 2004 after 45 years of service. He was a former, long time member of the Chicago Corvette Club, and currently belonged to the Coachman Car Club of Coal City. Ron was happiest when in the garage building race and custom cars. He also enjoyed participating in car shows.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria; daughter, Rae (Terry) Henson, of Kingman, AZ; son, Ron (Gail) Piencak, of Downers Grove and his step-son, Don Lopatkiewiczs, of Arlington Heights; three grandchildren: Serina Piencak and Melissa Henson, both of Arizona and Gillian Piencak, of Downers Grove; one sister, Mary Ann (Bob) Klomfar and nieces and nephews, as well as many special friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Frank Albers. Upon crossing the rainbow bridge to meet his family and friends, Ron was also reunited with Toto in Ozland.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Rd. in Wilmington. Private services will follow and cremation rites will be accorded.
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers may be made as gifts in Ron’s memory to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 3505 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building, 2001 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 61802.
Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Ron’s memorial page online by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com.
Funeral services and cremation arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.