ROCKTON (WIFR) -- Dozens of Stateliners gathered today to pay their respects to Rockton’s Former Fire Chief, Ron Weavel.

The 72-year-old passed away last week after a brief illness. Weavel was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served with multiple fire agencies across the Midwest.

In lieu of flowers, Weavel’s family has asked for donations to the Rockton Volunteer Firefighter Association.