Ronald A. “Ron” Boschelli

Ronald A. “Ron” Boschelli, 80, of Highland, IL, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, E/R, Highland, IL.

Ron was born April 14, 1932 to Eugene and Mabel (nee Thompson) Boschelli, in Des Plaines, IL.  On December 13, 1980, he married Viola K. Lindgens, at Highland Community Church, Highland, IL.

Ron owned and operated Pak-mail in Highland, IL for the last 10 years.  He was also employed at Basler Electric and Jakel Manufacturing, Highland, IL, and K E P in Greenville, IL, and was self-employed at home for many years.  He was a member of Highland Community Church, Highland, IL and Highland Chamber of Commerce.

He is survived by his wife, Viola K. “Vi” Boschelli, Highland, IL; 1 sister, Judy Freeman, Denver, CO; 2 brothers, Daniel (Donna) Boschelli, Holiday, FL, Barry Boschelli, Cheyenne, WY; 2 brothers-in-law, Thomas Lindgens, New Douglas, IL, Leonard (Jean) Lindgens, New Douglas, IL; 1 sister-in-law, Anna (Gary) Wilson, Highland, IL; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mabel Boschelli; 1 sister, Carol Ann Boschelli.

Memorials may be made to Highland Community Church, Highland, IL.

Visitation: Friday, July 27, 2012, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL, and Saturday, July 28, 2012, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Highland Community Church, Highland, IL

Funeral: Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Community Church.

Clergy: Larry Wise, Pastor

Interment: Salem Cemetery, Alhambra, IL.

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.