Ronald Christian Guth, 91, of Guth Rd. in Eureka, IL, passed away at 4:53 am on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka. On Sunday, September 21, 1930, he was born to Rae V. and Elsie King Guth in Eureka.
He married Mary Lou Arnold on October 7, 1951, at Bethany Missionary Church in East Peoria, IL
Surviving are his wife and five children, Pat (Dave) Getz of Tempe, AZ; Joan (Dave) Gifford of Maryland Heights, MO; John (Sally) Guth of Washington, IL; David (Tina) Guth of Chandler, AZ; and Carol (Darrin) Doss of Washington, IL. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. His parents and one brother Wayne preceded him in death.
Ron was a lifelong farmer, and he also worked for Ebert Well Drilling, Caterpillar Tractor Co., and Miller Welding for many years. He was a member of Calvary Community Church in Washington where was active with Nehemiah Team. Ron also served as a deacon at the former Redeemer Missionary Church in Washington. He raised registered Shorthorn cattle in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Ron was an honorary chapter farmer, for Future Farmers of America (FFA). He served on the Pleasant View Park District Board, Fire District board and School District board. Ron delivered meals for 17 years for Meals on Wheels.
His funeral is scheduled for at 11:00 am on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Calvary Community Church. Visitation from 9:00 am to 10:45 am also at the church. Pastor Clayton Tinervin will officiate. Burial will follow his service at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Calvary Community Church or Meals on Wheels in Peoria https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/. To share a memory or send a condolence, visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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