"I just happened to look at some older issues of the Catholic Messenger and saw Ron's name. I found the pictures here. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember lots of visits to Keokuk with his family. He was one of my favorite cousins. Mary Lou Schreiber Anderson, Eldridge, Iowa."
In loving memory of
Ronald Dean Schreiber
September 3, 1944 - September 1, 2018
Ronald Dean Schreiber, 73 of Hamilton died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL.
Ronald was born on September 3, 1944, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Fred J. and Ella Laura Davis Schreiber. He was united in marriage to Donna May Chezem on November 27, 1963 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. She survives. Ronald lived most of his life in Keokuk, in 1974 Ronald and Donna moved to Hamilton, IL. He worked for Hubinger/Heinz/Roquette Local 48 until 1987. He Worked at Int'l V.P. - AFGM Int'l Unions and BCTGM Int'l Union when he retired in 2006. He was a member of The Church of All Saints, Deer Run Golf Club, Hamilton Zoning Commissions, Inter-Union Wet Corn Council and the Jaycees. He enjoyed spending time in St. Augustine, FL for almost 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, with his grandson, granddaughters and friends. He was an avid reader, and a coin aficionado.
Ronald is survived by his wife Donna Schreiber of Hamilton, IL; one son Joel (Tamela) Schreiber; daughter Tamara Schreiber; three grandchildren: Brittany, Megan and Jacob Schreiber; sister-in-law Jody (Jack) Smith, nephews Tyler, Andy and Eric and cousins and friends.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Janet.
A Celebration of his Life will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 10, 2018, at The Church of All Saints with Rev. Robert Lathrop officiating. Burial will be at Sandusky Cemetery, Keokuk, IA.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 9, 2018 with family meeting friends from 4 PM until 7 PM at the DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center 917 Blondeau Street.
Memorials are suggested to The Church of All Saints, Keokuk Humane Society or Keokuk Animal Shelter.
Tributes
"I have such fond memories of Mr. Schreiber. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts."
"All the kids loved the times spent with this guy?he was the go to guy... Laughing and fun times remembered with the Schreibers. "
"Sorry for your loss Donna, Dian went to school with Ron and I knew him in my youth in Keokuk. So our hearts go out to you. John Powell"
"Donna, Joel, and Tamara, please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of Ronnie. So sorry that we will be unable to attend visitation or services due to prior commitments. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Roger and Katie"
"One of the strongest men who competently working on behalf of others, I was privileged to know. He was a hero and friend to many fellow humans. We will miss him and his sense of humor and strength of character. -Sue Olson"
"Dear Donna, Joel and Tamara My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Jeff Pence"
"Donna & family, my thoughts & prayer go out to all of you. He certainly lived an interesting life & I know he will be missed by all of you. Martha Barclift"
"Donna, My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers! "
"I fondly remember both of you when I think back on our high school years. Please accept my condolences. Phyllis Lichtenberg Anderson"
"Dear Donna and Family. Ann and I and my entire family send our condolences on Rons passing. He was a classmate at Stritch and a friend. Along with other classmates I spent a lot of time during grade school and high school with him, and at his family's house where I got to know his parents and Janet. You can be proud of him and his accomplishments. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Frank Delaney"