Ronald L. Zabel

Ronald L. Zabel, 83, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Davis, IL and Berwyn, IL passed away at 12:30 am on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Bickford Senior Living, Peoria. He was born on October 28, 1931 in Chicago, IL to William F. and Jessie (Dennison) Zabel. He married Marilyn M. Eagleton on June 25, 1960 in Fieldon, IL. She survives. Also surviving are children Lorena (Allen) Smuda of Willow Springs, IL and Lisa (Scott) Herman of Germantown Hills, IL; and grandchildren Kevin and Kyle Smuda, and Brad, Lindsay and Cory Herman. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ron served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service Chicago office as an investigator, retiring after 25 years. Ron was an avid reader, traveler, and lover of crossword puzzles, card games and Jeopardy. He was brilliant and meticulous with details. Ron spent his retirement years with his wife, Marilyn, at their lake house in Davis, IL playing golf, boating, traveling and enjoying his grandchildren. He was a wonderful provider and a loyal son, nephew, husband, father and grandfather. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 11:00 am at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel with Pastor Joel Dryden officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Alzheimer?s Association Central Illinois Chapter, 612 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.