Ronald Arthur Aves, 78, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side December 12, 2022, in Rockford. He was born March 23, 1944, in Belvidere, son to Arthur and Hazel McKiski Aves. He graduated from Belvidere High School and became a proud dairy farmer on his family farm in Belvidere. He belonged to the Flora Producers 4-H Club, the Illinois Holstein Association and the Boone County Farm Bureau. He was a Belvidere FFA member, an American Star Farmer recipient and was a runner up in the "Outstanding Young Farmer" organization. Upon retirement, Ronald loved spending time and traveling with his grandchildren and attending their various sporting and farming events.

Ronald is loved and will be missed by his sons, Kevin (Julie) Aves and Todd (Brenda) Aves; his sister, Audrey Kaalaas; grandchildren, Kyle Aves, Stephanie (Patrick) Schroeder, Allyson, Hayden, Madelyn, and Brysen Aves; companion, Marlene Hale; brother-in-law, Lyon Myers; and multiple nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; long-time companion, Judith Fisk; sister, Marlene Meyers; and brother-in-law, Don Kaalaas.

A memorial visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Service, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. A memorial service to follow. Pastor David Petersen will officiate.

Donations to the family to establish a memorial to the Boone County Fair Dairy Department in his honor.

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