Ronald J. Schlachter, age 88, a resident of Mt. Prospect, Illinois for 30 years passed away September 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Joann Schlachter (nee Tondola). Loving step-father of Debbie De Caro and Jim Jodison. Dear step-grandfather of Guido De Caro and the late Melissa Revera, and step-great-grandfather of Katelynne Revera, Dylan Revera, and Angel De Caro. Ronald was born July 29, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a veteran of the US Army. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ronald's name can be made to the Buddy Foundation, 65 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, https://www.thebuddyfoundation.org/donate/. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.