Ronald James Moreland

Ronald James Moreland 79, passed away on July 23, 2015, at Edward J. Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 17, 1935 in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, James T. and Dorothea H. (Ruickert) Moreland of Chicago, IL. Ron was also preceded in death by his parents in law, Carroll and Sara Mummert and sister in law, Cindy Mummert, all of DeKalb, IL.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice A. (Mummert) Moreland, three children, Kurt Owen (Kim) Moreland of Cary, IL, Kari (Gary) Pranger, of Springfield, IL, and Kraig William (Jennifer) Moreland of Lake Bluff, IL. Eight grandchildren, Kaylin, of Cary, IL, Blake, Carter, Austin of Springfield, IL, Noah, Margo, Karch, Wells of Lake Bluff, IL. Also surviving, brother John (Lillian) Moreland of Crete, IL, sister Anita Yovich (Daniel, deceased), of Kentwood, MI, sister in law, Peggy Terry (Dale), of DeKalb, IL, brother in law Bill Mummert (Suzanne) of West Chicago, IL, 15 nieces and nephews, and Ron's most cherished pet dog, PJ.

Ron graduated from Bowen High School in 1954, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He served in the army during the Korean War, from 1954-1956, and also played baseball for the army while stationed in Germany for 19 months. He received his Bachelor of Science, 1960, and Master's Degree, 1961, in Physical Education, from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. He was a pitcher for the NIU baseball team from 1956-1960. He also served as an assistant baseball coach at NIU, while receiving Master's Degree.

Ron was a teacher, multi-sport coach, and department chairman, at Lake Forest High School from 1961-1978. Head varsity baseball coach for 15 years. He worked another 17 years in sales and sales administration before retiring in 1996.

Ron and Jan lived in Lake Bluff, IL for 35 years, retired to DeKalb, IL from 1996-2009, and then to Springfield, IL, where his wife Jan still resides.

Private family services were held at Camp Butler Cemetery, Springfield, IL, with military honors, on August 4 ^th . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hines VA Hospital Hospice Program, 5000 S. 5 ^th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141 or Sangamon County Animal Control 2100 Shale Springfield, IL 62703 or The Margo Moreland Charitable Foundation 120 Brierfield Court Lake Bluff, IL 60044. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.