Ronald Lara

Ronald Peter Lara, age 74 of Elizabeth, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth.
Ronald was born on September 22, 1941, the son of Peter and Helen (Cartelli) Lara in Chicago. After high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country from 1958-1961. He married Carol A. Strobehn on December 1, 1962 in Chicago.
Ron drove truck for Roadway Express for over thirty-five years, before retiring in 2001. Ron was a proud member of Teamsters Union, Local 705. He enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia and was a huge Chicago White Sox fan. He was also an avid coin collector and collected anything with wolves on it. Most of all, Ron cherished spending time with his family and friends.
Ron will be dearly missed by his wife, Carol of Elizabeth; one son, Tony (Kelly) Lara of Chicago; one daughter, Dawn (Brian) Moodenbaugh of Vancouver, Washington; and six grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his parents.