Ronald Glenn Wall
April 22, 1935 ~ July 9, 2020
Ronald Glenn Wall passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2020 at his home in Tiskilwa, Illinois at the age of 85 years.
He was preceded in his death by his parents and his grandson, Andrew Wall. He is survived by his wife, Blanche; six children, Lynn (Robert) Grohman of Wolverton, Minn., Craig Wall of Bradford, Jeff (Rachael) Wall of Hemet, Calif, David (Lana) Wall of Bradford, Carol Wall of Bradford, and Jon Wall of Bradford; and four siblings: Mary (Robert) Herrmann, Janith (Kenneth) Brown, Ann (Robert) Brushwyler, and Gary (Connie) Wall. Also surviving, the joy of Ron’s life, are 15 loving grandchildren: Amber, Robert, Richard, Alexander, Zachary, Avery, Emerald, Savannah, Bradley, Victoria, Samantha, Colby, Emily, Abigail, and Natalie.
Ron was born on April 22, 1935 in Bradford, Illinois the son of Glenn and Marguerite (Scott) Wall. Ron graduated from Bradford High School in 1953. He married Blanche Lois Rogerson of Moline, Illinois on April 2, 1960 and settled to a life of farming around Bradford shortly thereafter. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Bradford where he led worship and taught Sunday School for many years and also served on the Bradford School Board. His favorite pastimes were singing with the Covered Bridge Chorus and the Second Wind Quartet, family cookouts, and spending time with his grandkids.
The family will be celebrating his life at a small private ceremony at the Osceola Grove Cemetery. Memorials in Ron’s memory may be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Covered Bridge Chorus of Princeton, Illinois. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
Ron is honestly one of the greatest men I have ever known. He has always held such a special place in my heart and the heart of my family. He was a very large inspiration as i grew up in Bradford and in church. He will be missed by the entire community.
My deepest sympathies to the family
Our condolences to all the family of Ronnie. He was a special friend to all of us. We are praying for God’s comfort for each one of you. He will be missed down here, but we are sure he is already singing with the heavenly choir . May God bless you all !!!!
Ronnie was a young adult, I’d say 28 or 29 when we moved to Bradford. We chose 1st Baptist, because it was the closest thing to the United Brethren church we belonged to in Manlius. Ronnie’s voice ringing out in song was one of my first memories of Bradford. He made singing sound easy, and could sing any part. I was proud to be a member of his choir, along with the rest of my family. He was a kind, pleasant, Christian man, a man I’ll never forget.
My deepest sympathy to Ronnie’s family! I remember Ronnie when we went to Bradford Baptist church he was always very friendly and courteous to all.
I am so sorry to the whole family for your loss! Savannah talked very highly of him and loved him so much! Praying for my best friend and her whole family!
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mr. Wall’s passing, what a wonderful gentleman he was. I will miss his smiling face in the barbershop, and send my love to Craig and the rest of the family.
So sorry for your loss. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Every time I was at FBC Bradford he was welcoming and positive. I am sure his family and church will miss him greatly but heaven is his reward by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Lynn, so sorry for the loss of your father. He is now in heaven with his precious Savior. Our condolences to entire Wall family.
Dear Blanche and family.
Saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. I have many memories of Ron from growing up in and attending First Baptist Church. He was the Choir director there when my mom Inez Johnson and my sister Sue and I sang in the choir. I have many fond memories of that time. Ron was also very gracious to sing at each of my Mom and Dad’s (Ralph) funeral services. That meant a lot to me and our family. It was comforting to have him there as my Mom & Dad each regarded him with high esteem. Our family had given Ron a gratuity for singing at my Dad’s service. We found out later that he used that as a donation for a charity that my Dad had always supported, which was very generous. He & Blanche came with us for the funeral meal at Kenyon’s following Dad’s service. Appreciated them taking the time and was so good to “catch up” and visit with them.
Please accept my sympathy for this loss to your family. I know he will be missed greatly. May the assurance and promise of seeing him again one day comfort each of you. Praying for God’s special blessings for your family at this time.
Alice Johnson Bremner
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Still wish we could be there. Thinking of all your family, and my Dad, Paul, mentioned today how the Walls and McKeevers have burial plots near each other. If you have the family service inside at the Osceola Grove building, the singing acoustics are outstanding, and please record a memory for us.
Dear Blanche and members of the Wall family,
We were so saddened to hear about Ron’s passing, but we rejoice in his being in the presence of his Lord and Savior. This family has been close to our hearts ever since my days as a teacher in Bradford over 40 years ago. We send you our love and prayers.
Jim and Robin Blucker
Our sympathy and prayers are with your
Family at this difficult time.