Ronald A. Wasson

Ronald Alva Wasson, 78, of Manteno, passed way Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born September 30, 1946, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of Otis and Geneva Wasson. He was a telephone lineman and served in the Untied States Army Reserves from 1965-1971. On June 29, 1973, he married Alice in Kankakee, Illinois. He enjoyed mowing with his John Deere tractor, collecting, classic cars, and spending time with his grandchildren. Ronald is survived by his wife, Alice Wasson; children, Alena (Eric) Morales of Woodland, IL, Cathy (Eder) Solis of Kokomo, IN, Julie (Terry) Beautien of Manteno, IL; step son, Roger Kochersperger of Joliet, IL and Tammy Ford of Harrisburg, IL; brother, Donald Wasson; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; nephews and niece, Christopher Wasson, Sean Wasson, Connie Simmerman, and Mike Bird. He is preceded in death his parents; grandson, Andrew Morales; great grandson, Christopher Morales; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lee Bird and James Bird. Services are private. Cremation rites were accorded. Burial will take place at Bethesda Cemetery in Herod, IL.