Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Center, St. Peters, MO. DeGrendele, Ronald, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the age of 70. Dearest husband of Gail DeGrendele; dear son of Katherine DeGrendele and the late Elmer DeGrendele; devoted father of Jeff (Susan) DeGrendele, Jerry (Pamela) DeGrendele and Kelli (Robert) Jones; dear brother of Barbara Kelly; beloved grandfather of Amy, Ryan, Kristen, Eric, Nicole, Chad, Kelsey, Dustin and Mariela, great-grandfather of Alexa. He was our dear uncle, friend and Hot Rodder. He is also survived by his former spouse, Mary DeGrendele. Ron was employed as a Facilities Engineer at McDonnell Douglas. He was a member of NSRA; National Street Rod Association/ "NCCC" No Club Car Club; Street Rods!.