Ronald Rhoads, Jr., lovingly known as "Pete", age 88, husband of Dorothy M. (Collins) Rhoads, of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Born on September 8, 1933 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Ronald Rhoads, Sr. and Philomena (DePalma) Rhoads.
Ronald worked as an auto mechanic for many years before retiring. Ron was a great mechanic and had a passion for cars and airplanes. He was working on obtaining his pilot's license and enjoyed flying. Ronald also enjoyed flying remote control airplanes, playing handheld games and doing crossword puzzles.
In addition to his wife Ronald is survived by four sons, Barry (Judy) Rhoads of Schwenksville, Richard Levin (Nancy) Rhoads of New Hanover, Robert J. (Dawn) Rhoads of Perkiomenville, Scott T. (Tina) Rhoads of Pottstown, PA; daughter, Debi L. King of Collegeville, PA; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and his brother, Charles Rhoads of Blue Bell.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, 352 South Gulph Road, King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 11am. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Catternole Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Royersford, Pennsylvania.