Ronald Edward Kurczynski passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in St. Louis, MO, to Edward and Lucille Kurczynski, on September 5th, 1952. Ron attended St. Pius V and St. Mary’s High School. Later, he moved around South County and spent the last 30 years of his life in Fenton, MO. As a dedicated IT professional, Ron worked at Citi Corp, MasterCard, and UniGroup.
In 1988, Ron met Renee and they fostered an unbreakable friendship. One that endured over 30 years, and today, they both feel blessed to have known, grown, and experienced life together- true best friends! Throughout Ron’s life he epitomized placing others ahead of himself! As a devout father, he always prioritized his family and even instilled those values in his children. Ron had frequently stated that his proudest moments were watching his children turn into the upstanding adults that you see today!
Additionally, for over 50 years, Ron volunteered at multiple charities. He gave his time and energy to others: providing hundreds, if not thousands, of meals for the local community and hundreds of hours of community service for those unable!
When Ron wasn’t prioritizing his family or helping others, he was bringing laughs into every room. Ron’s uncanny ability to brighten everyone’s day and bring a smile to their face will truly be missed!
The world lost one of the best, but Heaven gained a modern-day angel.
Ron is survived by his children: Ross (Tatiana) and Riley (Aaron Todd) Kurczynski; his grandchildren: Jace and Luke; his siblings: Victoria (Patrick) Shaughnessy, Margie (Michael) Shaughnessy, Kathy (the late Al) Yanko, Rose (Jack) Sturm, and Linda (Patrick) Wheeler; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Scher (nee Kurczynski).
A memorial gathering will be held at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. There will be a service from 1:00-1:30. Immediately following the service, there will be a “Celebration of Life” luncheon at The Lodge at Grants Trail from 1:30 to 4:30pm, 4398 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125. We welcome all to come and celebrate Ron’s illustrious life, while sharing food, drink, and stories. Ron’s life will be commemorated with the same warmth, love and laughter that he so freely gave to others.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Pius V SVDP, 3310 S. Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63118. The same charity that Ron, and his father, dedicated their lives to.
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The pickleball courts won’t be the same without Ron. We miss you Ron.
As Ron’s brother in law, married to his sister Mary Ann I thought he was a free spirit in his early days. I recall him telling about how after sneaking out of the house earlier that he had climbed up the brick wall by the front porch to reach his second story window into his room. As crawling half way in his dad, Ed, opened his bedroom door sees Ron and asks him “are you coming or going “.
Ron had a way to tell a story.
Ron you will be missed.