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Ronald Rzeplinski Obituary
1933 - 2019
Ronald C. Rzeplinski, 86, of Spooner, Wis. passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his home.
Ronald Casimer Rzeplinski was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Casimer and Lillian (Jankowski) Rzeplinski. He was raised in Chicago until his senior year of high school when his family moved to Kenosha, Wis.
Ron graduated from high school in Kenosha in 1951 and then joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Ron spent three years in the Marines and served during the Korean War. For his time in service he was honored with the National Defense Service Ribbon, United Nations Service Medal and Korean ServiceMedal. Upon his honorable discharge, Ron returned to Kenosha where he began work with Studios of Potente where he redecorated and painted church interiors.
Ron met Mary Ann Klitzke at a drive-in diner in Kenosha and began dating shortly thereafter. On Sept. 14, 1957, Ron was joined in marriage to Mary.
Ron purchased Lakeview Paint Store with his cousin Eddie Jankowski. They continued to operate it and changed the name into Lakeview Decorating. In 2000, Ron retired and moved to Spooner, Wis., where he and his family had been visiting for many years. Ron enjoyed refurbishing cars which always included U.S. Marine and Polish Eagle decals. He also like to listen to blues music, watch Wisconsin sports teams and indulging in sweets.
Ron is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary; four children, Jay (Nancy) of Salem, Wis., James of Elkhorn, Wis., Julie of Kenosha, Wis., and Jill of Wheatland, Wis.; one grandson, Chaz (Suzie) of Oak Creek, Wis.; two great grandchildren, Archer and Maxwell; two nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth.
A funeral service celebrating Ron's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 29, at the Spooner Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Military honors will be accorded by the Wisconsin Military Funeral Honors Program. Interment will be in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI.
Online condolences may be left at www.bratley-nelsonchapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim & Jayne Robers
May 4, 2019
With deep sympathy on your loss.
Jayne & Jim Robers
Robin Biggs
May 2, 2019
Dear Mary, Jill, Jay, Julie. & Jimmy I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of knowing your dad and he was a special man. He will be deeply missed by many.
May 1, 2019
Dear Mary. I just heard of Ron's passing and want to extend my deepest sympathy
to you and your family. You are in my
prayers. Delores (Hallers) Klacan
Kay Cornell
April 30, 2019
Mary, and Family, my condolences, wonderful husband and father, prayers
Pat & David ORear
April 30, 2019
Jill, Jay, Jim and Julie -
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Ronnie. He was always fun to be around. Please know he will be greatly missed.
Our deepest condolences -
Pat and Dave
Vickie Wember
April 30, 2019
Jill and family, Ted and I send our deepest condolences and prayers are with you and you family.
Steve & Laurie Rovik
April 30, 2019
Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. We are very lucky to have known Ron through the years. Personally and through business. The loss of a great man saddens all who knew Ron and he will be missed greatly.
Karen Allan & Family
April 30, 2019
Jill, Julie & Jimmy, I'm so sorry for your loss of your sweet Dad. Deepest condolences from our family.
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