Found peace on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, age 75 years. Beloved husband for 49 years to Mary (nee Balistrieri). Loving dad of Michelle (Bill) Swiatkowski and Steve (Amy) Staver. Cherished grandpa of Michael and Angelina Swiatkowski; Nicholas Schmidt and Zachery Staver. Dear brother of Wally (Sharon) Staver. Further survived by many dear sisters and brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews, other family, friends and his faithful companion, Lulu. Ron was a retiree of the Milwaukee Police Department after 32 years of service, a member of the Milwaukee Retired Police Association and a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid golfer, a very accomplished woodworker and was always willing to lend a hand. Visitation on Monday, November 20, 2017, 4:00-5:45 PM at BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 4000 W. Oklahoma Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 6:00 PM. Private interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. If desired, memorials to the Milwaukee Humane Society. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080