Ron attended BTHS East and earned his Bachelor’s Degree at SIUE in Construction Engineering. Mr. Hughes worked as a Commercial/Business manager for United Petroleum Services.
He was an avid sports fan, loved music, and spending time with his family and close friends. Ron was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Knights of Columbus and Petroleum Equipment Institute.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Theresa, nee Kujawa, Hughes; grandparents, Leo and Lucille, nee Rybicki, Kujawa; and Homer and Regina, nee Kitowski, Hughes.
Surviving are a sister, Juanita (Richard) Fann of Shiloh, IL;
a brother, Robert Hughes of Belleville, IL;
a niece, Sarah Fann of Shiloh, IL;
two nephews, Bradley Fann of Shiloh, IL, and Jessten Hughes of Belleville, IL;
and an aunt, Hattie, nee Kujawa, Kurwicki.
Memorials may be made to Songs for Soldiers or to St. Patrick’s Center in St. Louis, MO. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Burial immediately following at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.