Ronald E. Schwinn, age 74, of Maryville, IL, born October 28, 1949 in East St. Louis, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Ronald went to St. Phillips in East St. Louis and graduated from Assumption in 1967.  He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1968 - 1973.  He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 520 in Mitchell, IL and worked for 50 years until retiring in 2005.  He was also a member of the American Legion Post 365 in Collinsville for 27 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Webster Schwinn Sr. and Florence (nee Bertelsman) Schwinn; and a brother, William Schwinn Jr.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Carol (nee Newgent) Schwinn; daughter, Sherry (Curt) Schmittling of Smithton, IL; and a granddadughter, Sarah Schmittling of Smithton, IL.

Per his request he is to be cremated and no service will be held.

Those wishing to make  memorial donations may give to the Alzheimer's Association for Alzheimer's and dementia research.  Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.