Ronald Louis Gilmer, age 71, of Perryville, MO formerly of Chaffee, MO passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at ClaRu DeVille Nursing Center in Fredericktown, MO. He was born in Chaffee, MO on August 12, 1944 to Louis and Marietta Mantel Gilmer. He and Christine Gilmer married on January 10, 1966. Ronald was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife Christine of Fredericktown, Missouri; a daughter, Kimberly Guillossou; a son, Ronald Gilmer Jr.; two sisters, Judy (Warren) Millham, Linda (Thomas) Little; a grandson; nieces; nephews and a special friend, Janet Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Rev. Gerald Collier officiating.