Ronald Mervin Gonsky, 82, died Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born June 20, 1936.

The son of Janet (Klinsky) and Henry, Ronald was born on June 20, 1936 on the west side of Chicago, where he was raised with his brother, Paul, in a close extended family. He became the first college and law school graduate of his family. After a stint in the national guard, Ron spent 18 months traveling in Europe, North Africa, and Russia before starting his law office in Chicago.

Ron is survived by two children, Liz (Brian) and Jason (Amy), and a stepson, Mitch (Pam). He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren: Gabi, Jacob, Shiloh, Tallulah, and Mackensie. Ron loved life.