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Ronald Green Obituary
Ronald (Ron/RC) Charles Green, Appleton, WI age 71 , passed away Thursday evening Dec. 1, 2016. So my hubby of nearly 49 years left his pain behind for his well-earned Peace. Ron was born during a Marshfield snow storm Jan 2, 1945 to parents Roger Clark Green and Angela Rose (Marx) Green, he was the 2nd oldest of 12. Graduated Columbus High School 1964. In US Navy on USS Hornet during Vietnam and later in reserves for total of 14 years. Married Mary Ellen (Cornelius) Green March 16, 1968. After working as a Draftsman went to Fox Valley Tech in Sales and Marketing. After 24 years at Ling Products (Banta Co.) he began his own home based Promotional Products business RCG Enterprises to present. Appointed Calumet County Supervisor in 2009 and re-elected every term. He enjoyed Golf, Bowling, Fishing and his most valued activity was anything involving our 4 grandchildren.
He's survived by his wife Mary Ellen (Cornelius) Green; the Pride and Joy of our lives, daughters Ellen (Brian) Wittwer, Appleton and Katie (Chris) Dudley, Oronoco, MN, Grandchildren Megan and Lauren Wittwer, Madison and Dylan Charles Dudley.
Please see Ron's full story and a list of family on Wichmann's Funeral home web page.
A Memorial Fund is being established for Veterans or charity of your choice.
Heaven gained a Jokester, Salesman. Packer and Badger fan and a Compassionate Man. He was ALWAYS a phone call away for all of us! Now Ron, Dad, or Bapa is a Prayer away :)
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 N. Superior St. Appleton from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Service will be held at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH 500 West Marquette St. Appleton on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m with a one hour visitation prior to Liturgy. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park with Military Honors.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tony and Carol Brunner
December 11, 2016
Carol and I were saddened by the news of Ron's passing. Although many years have passed since Kimberly Clark and babysitting Ellen, we have always remembered The Greens. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Dale and Kathy (Arens) Uecker
December 11, 2016
Dear Mary Ellen, Ellen, Katie, Ginny and all the Greens, We were shocked to see Ron's passing. Dale and I sat with him a couple of years ago during the annual Community 1st Credit Union event and enjoyed catching up on family news, along with his witty remarks about anything and everything else. The obituary was beautifully written. Ginny, please accept my sincere sympathy to your entire extended family as well. He was one of a kind! Sincerely,
Sue Hendrickson, Supervisor, Douglas County
December 10, 2016
Mary Ellen, So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Enjoyed you folks so much at Leadership in DC a few years ago (BW--before Walker). Ron always had a smile and a joke when I met him at county functions. He will be missed.
Katie Green Dudley
December 10, 2016
Thank you all for your support during this difficult time.
Lloyd & Julie Coenen
December 10, 2016
John & Angie and family. Sorry for the loss of your brother. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and yours
Chris & Beth Cochrane
December 9, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. We wish we weren't out of town and could be with you in person. Once again, our deepest sympathies.
Mike Gerrity
December 8, 2016
Mary Ellen and family,
We were sorry to hear about Ron. He will be missed by all. God bless,
Mike and Eileen Gerrity
Ron and Jane Birling
December 8, 2016
Mary Ellen and Family; Our deepest sympathies from Ron and myself... Ron was a great neighbor and friend. Sometimes there are just not enough words.. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Cindy Butterfield
December 8, 2016
Our deepest sympathies from Cindy and Dennis. We had some good times fishing and hunting. Gone but not forgotten. Your family is in our thoughts.
Lori Jacob
December 8, 2016
Mary Ellen, Ellen and Katie, Rick and I were so in shock and so sorry to hear about Ron. He is one guy I always loved to chat with and will miss him. Can't imagine your loss. Hugs and prayers to all of you. Lori and Rick Jacob
Jeff Meier
December 7, 2016
So saddened...but so grateful too. Ron was a student in my Marketing and sales classes ....I taught for over 40 years and never had a student that ever came close to Ron. Ron's spirit...attitude... and personality is pretty rare in this world. I learned more from Ron than he ever got from me. Well done...will miss you friend.
Gary Hayes
December 7, 2016
Mary Ellen and Family, Extending my sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of Ron. I am so glad to have been reacquainted with you and Ron while working on the 50th CHS class reunion two years ago. Both of you brought a lot of fun and great ideas as well as the pictures.
Sue Rishworth
December 6, 2016
Dear May Ellen,
So shocked and saddened to hear about your great loss. Sorry I didn't get better acquainted with Ron over the various reunions and gatherings. I can see that besides grieving your loss of him at such a young age, you will be celebrating his life with his large and beloved family, and his move to the next world.
Your long distance friend, Sue
Chris and John Walter
December 6, 2016
Blessings to Mary Ellen and her family. So sorry to hear about Ron. He will truly be missed by many and your class of 63'. He was such a fun guy to be with. Sorry I did not get to see you both more. You now have a wonderful guardian angel. Mary Ellen you are all in my prayers. God Bless!
Mary Weiss
December 6, 2016
Maryellen and family, I am wishing you my sincere sympathy. Ron was a good friend too myself and Ronnie. We had many good times together and they still are cherished.
Adolf Hendriks
December 6, 2016
Dear Mary Ellen, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron always had positive influence and a great sense of humor. My condolences to the Green Family.
phil ramsay
December 6, 2016
Mary Ellen
I am truly sorry for you and your family's loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences and no that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and keep you. Phil
James Stadtmueller
December 5, 2016
Ron was truly a character, and full of life. I had the chance to work with him for many years at Ling Products, and always enjoyed his personality and sense of humor. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Green family with the loss of Ron.
Larry Gedemer
December 5, 2016
My condolences and prayers to the entire Green family!
Denny and Judy Blum
December 5, 2016
I am shocked. Judy and I have tears in our eyes and share your pain. Please continue to come to our class reunions with all of your photos.
Cindy Hoffmann
December 5, 2016
My deepest sympathy. He will be missed!
Sheila Porter
December 5, 2016
My thoughts & prayers to your family. Ron was in my BNI group and always a fun positive person to be around. I definitely see it carried over to you, Ellen and the rest of your family.
Pete and Jalayne Weinfurtner
December 5, 2016
So sorry to hear about Ron. Always enjoyed seeing both of you at the reunions. Your wonderful memories will help you through this time. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Tom Klein
December 5, 2016
My condolences to Mary Ellen and Ryan's family. Ron was a wonderful friend all through high school in fact he was very close member of our little group of friends, Tom Klein and Richard Billy Tom Goldbach Mike Grall. we had so much fun .I never forgot run and I never will. May he rest in peace.
Michelle Lehman
December 5, 2016
Mary Ellen, Ellen and Katie, In so sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed reading about Ron, and all he's done for the Appleton community. I only knew of him as my dad's neighbor and fishing buddy. Prayers to you during this time. May his memory be a blessing.
Therese Bishop (Alice's sister-n-law)
December 5, 2016
What a beautifully lived life! May you rest in the loving arms of God and surrounded by angels.
Jean Wenzelman
December 5, 2016
Dear Mary Ellen, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I send you my love.
Patti
December 4, 2016
Prayers for you and family. Always enjoyed talking with Ron and your family at Clancy's, he had a great sense of humor and could dish teasing out as well as take it. He will be missed.
Brenda Marquardt
December 4, 2016
Mary Ellen, my condolences for you. The live you two had was so special. You were his everything. And he is the love of your life, it always showed in your eyes. God bless
Joyce Barkholtz Spaude
December 4, 2016
My heart felt hugs to the Green Family. Ginny you hold a special place in my heart from our high school years together. Prayers and hugs.
Carly Stevenson
December 4, 2016
Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this very difficult time.
Mary Ann and David Wenzelman
December 3, 2016
Dear Mary Ellen,Katie and Ellen, Please accept our deepest sympathies. Your and your entire family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Ron will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Frank Wasdovitch
December 3, 2016
So sorry to hear about Ron.. Enjoyed having him on the Calumet County Parks Commission...My condolences to Ron's family. Rest in Peace Ron
Kathy Vanden Heuvel
December 4, 2016
What a lovely obituary Mary Ellen. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you, Katie, Ellen and the rest of your extended family. In my mind (and I'm sure others whose lives he touched) Ron will always be remembered as being "larger than life". His heart was made of gold and he will truly be missed.
Jeni Luebeck
December 3, 2016
Ron will be sadly missed. I can still hear his voice when I ask him " How are you today?" and his answer was always..." Incredibly well!". He loved coming into Radco and talking of his grandchildren and how much they were growing and all the things he would do with them. I believe the last time we talked they were all going out to dinner that night. Ron , Mary Ellen, his daughter and granddaughters.
From am outsider looking in...Ron was very proud of his family and undoubtedly adored his wife, children and grandchildren. RCG will always be in our hearts:)
May the prayers and comfort of family and friends comfort you in this difficult time.
Jeni Luebeck-Radco
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