Ronald J. Kearns, age 81, U.S. Air Force veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Dianna Nelson. Loving father of Tim, (Susan), Karen (Norm Greer) Torres, Kevin (the late Donna) and step father of Joy Yucaitis. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Andy, Matt, Pat, Nicole, Kelly, Bridget, Katie, Abby and great grandfather of Aedan and Colton. Cherished son of the late Edward and Mildred. Dear brother of the late Edward Kearns and Pat Ham. 32 years of service with the Chicago Police Department and 35 year Friend of Bill W. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday 1030AM service at the funeral home. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please make donations to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E. Ohio St. Suite 304, Chgo, Il 60611-3201 or http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410