Thorn, Ronald M. "Ron", of Maryland Heights, Missouri, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the age of 79. Loving husband of Catherine R. Thorn (nee: Gleba); beloved son of the late William and Beulah Thorn; devoted father of Mike (Karen) Thorn; dear brother of Irene Hampton, Rada Moore, and Donald Thorn. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ron is preceded in death by his siblings Pauline Shearrer, Walter "Bud" Thorn, Raymond Thorn, and Bonnie Stoner. He was employed with Local 513 as an Operating Engineer for over 50 years. Ron was also a member of Grace Church.