Ronald John Fradeneck

Ronald John Fradeneck, Bethlehem, passed away peacefully 82 years young May 20, 2017, in the presence of his family after a brief illness.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and known for his kindness and thoughtful disposition. Supportive and quick to lend a hand to anyone in need, he made sure those who were in his life knew how much he loved and appreciated them. Ron lived a full and happy life, both personally and professionally, and will be missed by those blessed to have known him.

Ron is survived by Patricia (Bilsak), his loving wife and partner of 61 years. Together they raised five children: Judith Shields (Kevin), Jane Sands (Frank), Ronald S. (Sara), David J. (Judith) and Timothy J. (Jennifer). He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ron was an avid golfer, and the fish feared him. He was a skilled tinkerer and passionate about learning new skills. He was a lifetime member of Saint Anne Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and a longtime executive of the Lehigh Southside Boosters Club. He participated in many activities for both organizations. Saturdays in the fall, he tailgated with the boosters, while Sunday mornings year-round, he greeted parishioners. Every summer, Ron enjoyed family trips to the beach and fishing in Canada.

Following service in the United States Army, he led a successful professional career, starting in 1953, and held engineering and technical management positions with Bethlehem Steel Corporation at Homer Research Laboratory. He held five patents that he authored or co-authored, which improved the production and quality of finished steel products. He also received various national awards from the American Iron and Steel Institute and the American Institute of Metallurgical Engineering.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 and again on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. at Saint Anne Catholic Church, 450 E. Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Lukes Hospice: 240 Union Station Plaza, First floor, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Thursday, May 25, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Friday, May 26, 2017
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, May 26, 2017
10:00 AM
St. Anne's Catholic Church
450 Washington Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531