David Ronkoski

January 11, 1984 - December 31, 2020

DAVID RONKOSKI David Michael Ronkoski, age 36, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. He was born January 11, 1984 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Charles Michael Ronkoski and Christine Hilker Ronkoski. On May 22, 2010 in Lebanon, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Jessica Danielle Helton. David was raised in Versailles, Missouri and attended school there. He loved working on cars, and anything related to electronics. He was very active in the car scene and was a member of many groups, as well as being a cofounder of the Sonic Summer Nights Car Cruise in Versailles, Missouri and a member of Lake Area Car Enthusiasts. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Ronkoski; his father, Charles Michael Ronkoski of Independence, Missouri; his mother, Christine Ronkoski of Versailles, Missouri; a brother, Matthew Ronkoski of Independence, Missouri; an uncle, James Hilker of Linn Creek, Missouri; a cousin, Adam Beach of Tucson, Arizona; and a niece, Aspen Ronkoski of Independence, Missouri. As well as numerous other nieces and nephews from friends that called him “Uncle Dave”. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and RoseMarie Hilker. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 in Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. A visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m., Friday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Eldon Spay and Neuter Clinic. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.