Ronald Mack Slaughter

Ronald Mack Slaughter, age 87, of Gravois Mills, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born December 6, 1938, in Moberly, Missouri, son of the late Cecil and Mary Nadine (McCanne) Slaughter. On April 19, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Marilyn (Boehne) Slaughter. Ron enjoyed fishing, boating, cooking and playing cards with family and friends. He treasured those moments of laughter, fellowship and togetherness, creating memories with the people he loved most. Some of his most cherished moments were spent on early morning boat rides, greeting the sunrise with coffee, cinnamon rolls, and the company of neighbors, friends, and family. He enjoyed hosting and entertaining others, and grilling for a crowd. He truly loved being the captain, especially when towing family and friends on skis and inner tubes around the lake. Ron never met a stranger and was a gifted storyteller who brought people together with his warmth, humor, and tall tales, and even a fish tale or two. Ron combined his creative talents with an entrepreneurial heart, successfully building ventures that reflected his passions. He was a trained draftsman with a love for the water and in 1974 launched an automated vending bait & tackle company, Vend-a-Bait, followed by a sailing venture, Inland Waters Sailing Center, both in St. Charles, Missouri. Later, he owned and operated Rooster's Cajun Chicken & Catfish in O'Fallon, Missouri. Ron was faithfully devoted to years of volunteer work with Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service in St. Charles, Missouri, Holy Angels meal delivery in Kinloch, Missouri, and The American Red Cross in St. Louis and Gravois Mills, Missouri. Ron was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, Missouri. In addition to his wife, Marilyn, he is survived by their Norwegian daughter, Margrethe Aflangrud of Oslo, Norway, sister-in-law, Carol Richart of Downers Grove, Illinois, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his beloved cousin, Vickye Head of Moberly, Missouri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19th, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie with Father John Schmitz celebrating. Graveside services and interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. with a rosary prayed at 10:25 a.m., and a special musical offering of "Softly and Tenderly" by Ron's niece at 10:55 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Masses be offered in memory of Ronald M. Slaughter, or that memorial contributions be made to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Ronald Mack Slaughter

December 6, 1938 - May 11, 2026

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December 6, 1938 - May 11, 2026

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