Ronald Lee Pardeck, 81, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on February 7, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave, Liberty, MO 64068. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m., also at Liberty United Methodist Church. Ron will be laid to rest at Higginsville Veteran’s Cemetery, Higginsville, MO, in a private ceremony at a later date.
 Ron was born on in St. Louis, MO on June 27, 1943 to Ruth and Kenneth Pardeck. In September of 1961, as a young adult, Ron entered the United States Air Force, beginning his journey in St. Louis. There, on June 11, 1962, he married Carol Sue Heydt. Together they had two children, Jeffrey and Laura. Ron was stationed in the northwest United States, Turkey, and Germany, before he retired in October of 1984 with the rank of Captain. Through his military career he was able to pursue his education via the Airman’s Education & Commissioning Program, and earned his MBA degree. From 1986 to 2006, he taught as a professor in the Division of Business at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri.
 Ron was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Kenneth; his brother, John “Terry” Pardeck; his sister, Carol Henderson; and one grandchild, Chase Pardeck.
 Ron is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol; his children, Jeff and Laura; his grandchildren, Jacqueline, Kaylee, and Madison; one great-grandchild, Alaina; as well as many other acquaintances, family, and friends.
 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
 Arrangements are under the direction of Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home, 816-781-2000.