Ronald Ray Finders

Finders, Ronald R., 82, of St. Charles, Missouri, died November 23, 2015 at home. He was born June 3, 1933 to Osbie and Madge Finders. He married Charlene Nolle on May 19, 1957. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before Charlene’s death in 2007. They were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Ron was very proud of his family. He is survived by daughters Terri Schneider of Lake St. Louis, Linda (Dennis) Rawlings of Columbia, and son John (Beth) Finders of St. Charles; grandchildren Stephanie (Shane) Cross, Kevin (Logan) Schneider, Kurt (Ashley) Schneider, Elizabeth (Jonathan) Tallmage, James (Mackensey) Rawlings, Kelsey Finders, and Ryan Finders; great-grandchildren Sophia Cross, Samuel Cross, Abe Schneider, and Emma Grace Tallmage; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlene, son-in-law Eugene P. Schneider, and brother-in-law Ronald J. Nolle.

Ron attended Northeast Missouri State College for two years on a football scholarship before he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Upon honorable discharge he returned to college in Kirksville, met and married Charlene, the love of his life, and graduated with a degree in business. He was part owner of Stock and Nolle Oil Company, and he retired from Cross Oil Company. For decades Ron was a diehard golfer at Bogey Hills Country Club. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially to warmer climates, and was an avid sports fan. Lovingly known for doing things his way, he will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

All Services are Private.