Obituaries

Ronald G. Fossel

April 8, 1934 - September 16, 2012

Ronald G. Fossel, 78, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva. He was born April 8, 1934 in Chicago, the son of Walter and Kathryn (nee Bowen) Fossel.  Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed aboard the icebreaker U.S.S. Atka. He worked for the FAA as an air traffic controller for thirty years. He also was owner of Alison’s Bar and Restaurant in Batavia for eighteen years. He was past commander of the American Legion in Geneva and an active member of the Batavia Moose Lodge. He is survived by his significant other, Dee J. Foster, of Batavia; two daughters, Mary Ornstein of Libertyville, IL and Heidi (Michael) Murphy of San Francisco, CA; five grandchildren, Rebecca, Grant, and Gilbert Ornstein and Ashley and Patrick Murphy; two sisters, Barbara (Bob) Gurski of North Riverside, IL and Karen (Gene) Snyder of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Nancy Fossel, and a son-in-law, Lee Ornstein. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., in Batavia. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the funeral home. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ron may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 143 First Street, Batavia, IL 60510.

Guest Book

  • Archie Bentz, Jr. I am very sorry for your loss of Ron and may my prayers go with the family.
  • Brenda and Charles Briney Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss.
  • tina stern my prayers go out to his family and loved ones he was a wonderful boss and a great friend
  • Tracey coyle Sorry for the loss of ur loved one. Ron was a good person. He gave me my first job wen I was 15 and I worked for him for many yrs.. he will be missed.
  • Sue Rasich Mary & Heidi - I am so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of your parents. Your dad swimming with us....including me in family events....and just being around. Try and remember all the good times you have had and they will get you through the rough patches. All my love - Sue
  • Pat Francey To Dee and Ron's family~ How impossible it is to express my feelings of sadness over Ron's death. I hope you will find a small measure of comfort in knwing there are many people who loved Ron and will miss him. Rest in peace Ron