Ronald Gene Klaus, 71, passed away on the 29 of January 2021 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, in Joliet, Illinois. He was born April 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Gary Klaus Sr. and Gertrude (Wolff) Klaus.  

Ronald grew up in the Southwest of Chicago, Illinois.  

After high school, Ron began working with Edwards and Deutsch Printing Company as a Printer. He then began working for Uarco, followed by Norandex and then Chamberlin Building Products.  Then began his own company, Contemporary Building Products, where he worked for 18 years. He then went to work with his younger brother, Mark, at Assured Incorporated, for 17 years, in Window and Door Sales.  

Ron married Darcy Stone in 1974, Oak Lawn, Illinois. They were true soulmates, happily married for 45 years with their love everlasting. Ron and Darcy spent the majority of their lives living in Woodridge, Illinois. They enjoyed traveling to new places and attended Chicago White Sox games. 

Ronald was an avid Chicago sports fan, minus the Chicago Cubs. He loved spending his time outdoors, especially fishing and teaching his grandchildren to fish. More importantly, Ron loved spending time making his grandchildren smile and cooking for his family. He taught his granddaughter Morgan how to make Lamb burgers, he taught Corey to fish, and helped him catch his first fish. Ron was a selfless man who worked to support his loved ones in any way possible. 

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Emil Klaus Sr., Gertrude Klaus, and brother, Gary Emil Klaus Jr. 

Ronald is survived by the love of his life, Darcy of Crest Hill, Illinois; his daughter, Alison (Nick Moscatello) Klaus of Bloomingdale, Illinois; his younger sister, Cynthia (David) Stutz of Lemont, Illinois; his younger brother, Mark (Julie) Sala of Mokena, Illinois; his grandchildren Corey Klaus and Morgan Stafford; his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  

A memorial service will be held at Hallowell & James, 301 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60516, at 11 am on the 5^th of February 2021. A visitation will be held at Hallowell & James, 301 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60516, at 10 am on the 5^th of February 2021. The family wishes to respect everyone’s comfort levels due to COVID-19; we welcome you to join us virtually for the visitation, memorial service, or both with the following link: https://video.nest.com/live/Aw53UMlf71

Burial will follow at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S Cass Ave, Darien, Illinois, 60561. 

As Ron loved spending time outdoors and fishing with his family, the family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert Memorial Foundation, also known as, Sgt. Tommy’s Kids. Sgt. Tommy’s Kids is a nonprofit organization striving to promote youth appreciation and education of the outdoors, a local foundation located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Ron shared his passion for fishing with his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren by attending many Sgt. Tommy events over the years.    

You can make memorial donations one of two ways: 

1. Go to the foundation’s website: https://www.sgttommyskids.org; scroll to the bottom of the page and centered is a Donate button. Please click on the button and it takes you to a PayPal link. When making the donation, please add to the notes section: In memory of Ronald Klaus. 
2. Or mail in your donation to Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert Memorial Foundation, PO Box 447, 920 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515

Condolences may be sent to Darcy Klaus at 21530 Victory Lake Way, Crest Hill, Illinois, 60403.