Ronald Wayne House, 87, of Elkville, passed away at 12:37 A.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Ron had worked at Spartan Printing for thirty-three years.  He had also farmed all of his life.  Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Elkville.  He enjoyed farming and was a member of Jackson County Farm Bureau.  Ron was a long time American Red Cross blood donor.  He was a St. Louis Cardinals and SIU basketball fan.  Ron enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking and antiques.
He was born February 22, 1938 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Wiley Joseph and Opal Pauline (Haury) House.
He is survived by one daughter - Sheryl Denise Dietz and husband Randall of DeSoto, one son - Bryan Dean House and wife Sarah of Boaz, KY, two grandchildren - Tyler Wayne Dietz and wife Kristen and Ashley Gale Dietz, all of DeSoto, one great grandchild - Brody Wayne Dietz of DeSoto, one brother - David House and wife Karen of Du Quoin, one sister - Phyllis Toomire of San Rafael, CA, his life partner - Margaret Lou Quillman of Elkville and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Jim Barnett officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Vergennes Wesley United Methodist Church, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or American Red Cross and will be accepted at the funeral home.