Gilbert Ronald Pearson, son of the late Leroy Pearson and Esther Sauers Pearson, was born on March 17, 1937 in Tonganoxie, Kansas and departed this life on May 13, 2021 at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 84 years.

Ron was a former plant manager for Faultless Starch / Bon-Ami in Kansas City, Missouri.

On April 2, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, Ron was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Judith Klock. Ron and Judy were married 58 years before she preceded him in death on September 24, 2018.

Ron is survived by his daughter, Susan McMillion and husband Mark of Dexter, Missouri; by three granddaughters, Kelly Akers, Lauren Felicione, and Shelby Shay; and by two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Evelyn.

A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting with arrangements.