Ronald Siatecki

RONALD SIATECKI
June 8, 1946 - April 25, 2022

Peacefully, on Monday, April 25, 2022 Ronald passed away with his family by his side at the age of 75 years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son Joseph and daughter Caralynn (Mack); grandchildren, Paige, Jade (Branden), Ella and Ryland; great-grandson Carson; brother Adam (Irene), nieces Janice (Mike) and Joanna (Cory) and numerous other relatives and family friends. Ronald was predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Stella and brother Donald.   
Ron was born in Gimli, Manitoba and resided in Fraserwood until he relocated to Gimli where he raised his family. At the age of 16, he followed in his father’s footsteps and began working for the Manitoba Department of Highways, where he proudly continued his career for 47 more years until his retirement.   
As a young boy, Ron took to learning to play the accordion. Over the years he played in many bands, including the The Polka Whippers and the Western Rhythm Kings, but mostly Ron was known for playing his accordion at special occasions and celebrations amongst family and friends.  He always showed up with it in the trunk of his car, and by the end of the night he would be playing his accordion and singing "Goodnight Irene" or "Tiny Bubbles" bringing such joy and happiness to everyone singing and dancing along.   
Ron was very active in his community. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Gimli & R.M. Fire Department for 25 years.  He was also a dedicated member of the Gimli Knights of Columbus, where he would become a Grand Knight of the Gimli council for many years as well as the Commander for Mary Queen of the Knights Assembly, leading many parades in Gimli and Selkirk. He organized the Manitoba state curling bonspiel in Gimli and also the Manitoba state golf tournaments. Ron also called Bingo at Saint Michaels Church for many years. 
Ron looked forward to his many hunting trips and was a member of the Gimli & District Wildlife Association. He was passionate about being involved with the fireworks display during the annual Gimli Sunfest music festival and enjoyed hearing the roar of the crowd as they looked up to the sky. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family bowling, playing cards and darts. 
As per his wishes cremation has taken place and a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4th 2022 at Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Gimli. Following service, an interment ceremony will take place at Fraserwood Cemetery and a luncheon at Fraserwood Hall.  

VICHNAYA PAM’YAT

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the K of C Council #7288 
P.O.Box 359 Gimli, Manitoba R01B0 
Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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