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Ronald G. Pettus

June 22, 1942 — February 26, 2025

Saint Charles, Missouri

Ronald Glen Pettus, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Joyce Elizabeth Pettus; cherished son of the late Louise and Glenwood Roy Pettus; devoted father of Jason Pettus and Colin (Marie Bigham) Pettus; dear brother of Richard Pettus and brother-in-law of Carol Thomas; loving uncle and cousin.

Ronald was a talented, musically inclined man who co-founded the After-Hours Community Band with his wife, Joyce, starting with weekly rehearsals in their basement. A skilled saxophonist, he had a love for music and shared that passion with others. In addition to his musical pursuits, he was a dedicated professor at St. Charles Community College, where he taught Egyptology and Government. Ronald was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Ronald 's name to After Hours Community Band Scholarship Funds @ AHCB.org

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Baue Funeral Home - St Charles

620 Jefferson St, St Charles, MO 63301

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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Bonne Terre City Cemetery

Poplar St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628

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