Ronald L. Atkins

76, of Aurora, passed away July 7, 2011. Survived by wife, Kay; children, Jami (Brad), and Mike Anna); grandchildren, Ashlee, Brandon, and Caitlyn; great-grandchild, Aubree; and brother,Gary.

-You were a great man grandpa! I love you! And that will never change…I'm gonna miss you
Rest in peace!
– Caitlyn Reichelt

-You fought as hard as you could but sometimes, sometimes you're just not strong enough. You are and always have been a great man. I love you Grandpa with all my heart. You will always have a special place in my heart and no one could ever change that or replace you. I love you Grandpa. Rest in peace.
-Brandon Reichelt

-Taken away too soon. Taken away from sight. I'm unable to hear your voice. But I can feel you deep in my heart. I know you'll be okay. I love you dearly Poppa! I always will!
In the arms of an angel
Fly away from hear
From this dark cold hospital room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
…Of your silent reverie
You're in the arm of the angle
May you find some comfort there
Poppa

-This morning the greatest man I have ever known and loved passed away. He was not only a grandfather/father figure to me when I needed one most, he's my daughter's Poppa too. I am so glad she got toe meet and love him before this. You will never be forgotten Poppa. You are my soldier. We couldn't have made it without you.
-Ashlee Lynn Reichelt