Ronald Raymond Rhodes

Ronald Raymond Rhodes, 63, aka “Ronnie Ray Rhodes” and “Triple R”, skilled auctioneer, larger than life; of Monee, formerly of Bucktown; passed away peacefully from complications of liver failure on January 17, 2025. Born in Chicago, Ron graduated from Peotone High School and studied at the University of California at Berkeley before attending auctioneering school. Ron spent his career working at various car auctions and charity galas with Sayre & Jones Auctioneers raising millions of dollars for amazing causes. Music was Ron’s lithium, and he really did appreciate all genres. Back in the day you could reliably catch him out at Holiday Club, Exit, Liar’s Club, Metro, and Double Door and every year at Riot Fest. The last 25 years of his life were also dedicated to his beloved wife and family. He cooked and cleaned and was an excellent spouse, father-figure, and grandfather. RRR loved visual art and was a man of style with a signature hat (Cowboy or more modern), chunky watch and jewelry, and of course his handlebar mustache. In the late 90's Ron met the love of his life at Exit. After a few years of false starts, the couple settled into each other. In 2018, Ron pulled off a surprise marriage proposal on Abbey Road in London. The heavily tattooed couple married at City Hall with a rock & roll-themed wedding at Gene and Georgetti’s. They each new people all around the city and would always run into people one of them knew. Aga remembers tending to her clients at the Ritz-Carlton while Ron was auctioneering at a Four Seasons gala a few blocks away. The couple lived in Bucktown for two decades and enjoyed dining out- they were regulars at Le Bouchon and Club Lucky. They traveled to Tahiti, Thailand, and the Dominican Republic, but their most special place was Tulum, Mexico. Recently, they moved to the Rhodes family farm in Monee. Beloved Twin Flame, biggest supporter, and beloved husband of six years (together for over two decades) of Agnieszka “Aga” Rhodes (nee Kaskiewicz). Son of Samuel and the late Rena (nee Seaman) Rhodes, devoted step-father of Kamila (Ryan) Blume of Skokie, very proud and involved grandfather “Papa” of Milliana “Milli” Allison Blume and a grandson on the way. Half-brother of the late Linda Dillon, uncle of Linda Simulis Richardson and Jackie Richards, son-in-law of Jolanta Kaskiewicz. Faithful companion of his Huskies Sonja and the late Luna. The family has chosen to privately witness a green cremation. A celebration of life is being held on Thursday, January 30, Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612. Doors open for visitation 4pm. Eulogies start 5pm sharp. Reception 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Pasadena Humane Society: https://pasadenahumane.org/, Forever Husky (Luna’s rescue): https://foreverhusky.org/, or PAWS Chicago (Sonja’s rescue): https://www.pawschicago.org/. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.

Ronald Raymond Rhodes

April 4, 1961 - January 17, 2025