Ronald L. Harmeier

January 24, 1942 - March 14, 2022

Ronald L. Harmeier, 80, of Shobonier, IL passed away at 8:08 AM, Monday, March 14, 2022 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, with his loving wife by his side. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Augsburg Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shobonier with Pastor Timothy Landskroener officiating. Interment will follow at Augsburg Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Augsburg Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com. Ronald Lorenz Harmeier was born at home in Shobonier, IL on January 24, 1942, the son of Alfred F. and Frieda L. (Lorenz) Harmeier. He married Deborah K. Griffin on January 01, 1966; together they celebrated 56 years of marriage and raised two daughters. Ron was a proud United States Army Veteran. After his service, he returned home to the family farm; where he was a lifelong farmer and eventually the owner/operator of Harmeier Farms Inc. When he found the time to get away from the farm, he loved nothing more than to go fishing and spend time with his family. He was a member of Augsburg Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Harmeier is survived by his wife, Deborah Harmeier of Shobonier; daughters, Dana and husband Rick Myers of Vandalia and Angela Weir of Fort Mill, SC; grandchildren, Holly and husband Brandon Roach of Roanoke, TX, Heidi Goldsmith of Pineville, LA, Audrey Myers of East Lansing, MI, and Andrew Myers of Vandalia; and sisters-in-law, Norma Harmeier of Decatur and Shirley Harmeier of St. Peter. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert A. Harmeier and Wesley H. Harmeier; and sister, Shirley Mae and husband James Cheshier.