Ronald F. Malone of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. He was 71 years of age.

Ron was born October 23, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents Maude (nee Gott) and Frank Malone. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Edwardsville.

Ron graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968, spending 3 years in Japan. He earned B.A. and M.S. degrees from SIUE. He taught American history and Spanish at Dupo High School for 32 years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Lauralee (nee Patterson) Malone of Glen Carbon; his much-loved son Ryan Brooks Malone (Jennifer); and cherished grandchildren: Delaney, Reagan, and Kellen Malone, all of Elk Grove Village, IL; one dear brother Jim Malone of Palmyra, IL; and two nieces.

Ron loved motorcycles and had traveled the back roads of 49 states and much of Canada. His motorcycle breakfast friends, Tuesday lunch group, and Euro Motor Union members will miss him. He remembered every road he ever traveled and retained a wealth of motorcycle-related information. He had a wonderful sense of humor.

Ron loved to travel. After his retirement, Ron and Laurie were fortunate to visit many places around the world. Often they traveled with friends and shared many adventures with the Bauers, Kershaws, and Hubers. To the end, his favorite destination was either Elk Grove Village, IL (to see the grandchildren) or to New Zealand for further exploration. He had a GREAT ride!

Visitation is Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service 12:00 p.m. at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, 50 Fountain Dr., Glen Carbon, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois at Relais Bonne Eau or Metro East Humane Society.