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Ronald Karakash Obituary
1937 - 2015
Ronald J. Karakash, 78, of Kenosha passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie.
He was born on April 10, 1937, in Chisholm, Minn., the son of the late Stephen and Ann (Stanich) Karakash. Ronald married Darlene Ranta on Jan. 6, 1963, in Chisholm, Minn. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from August 1955 – August 1959, in Alaska & Colorado. He was educated in the schools of Minnesota, earning a bachelor's degree in biology cum laude from the University of Minnesota- Duluth, & a master's degree in education from U.W. Milwaukee. Ronald taught Biology at Bradford High School for 35 years, along with bartending at Kenosha Yacht Club and Charter fishing on Lake Michigan for Revere Electric. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, traveling, golfing, sports, and he was an avid Chicago Bears, Cubs and Blackhawk fan.
Ronald is survived by three children, Kimberly (David) Dummer of Pleasant Prairie, Katherine Karakash of Milwaukee, Ronald (Patricia) Karakash of Pleasant Prairie, three grandchildren, Jesse Karakash, David Ronald Dummer, and Emma Rose Dummer, a brother Stephen (Vera) Karakash of Bellevue, Washington, a sister Rosemary (Stanley) Grillo of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and many nephews and nieces, his faithful K9 companion, Lexie. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Darlene on Dec. 25, 2014.
The family would like to thank Dr. B. Pulla and Dr. G. Pulla, Hospice Alliance, Sheridan Medical Complex, and Froedtert Dialysis & Transplant Center.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated.
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Kenosha Funeral Services from 4-6 p.m. with Military Honors and memorial services to follow at 6 p.m.
Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory
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Randy Adamowicz
October 25, 2015
I enjoyed having Ron as a golf coach at Bradford H.S. for three years. He was not only a coach, but a friend too.
Lillian Aaron
October 22, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family of my favorite science teacher of all time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy!!!
Julie Halberstadt
October 21, 2015
Kim -- so sorry for your Loss! I had your Dad as my teacher a few years back- thoughts to you and your family during this difficult time!
Faith Pfeiffer
October 21, 2015
Thoughts, prayers, and sympathy from Rod & Faith Pfeiffer and family.
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Former students and friends everywhere The Bradford Class of 1975!
October 19, 2015
To the entire Karakash family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the Legacy of your Dad's Love of family and fun live on in the hearts and lives of all whom he loved.
Thank you for sharing your Dad with so many throughout his lifetime. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamie (Meier) Mattek
October 19, 2015
RIP Mr. Karakash
(Bradford class of 1984)
October 18, 2015
I have 25+ years of great memories with
Ron and his wife, my dear friend since we
were 12, Darlene. I miss both of them.
Katie Freitag
October 18, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, I will miss my little buddy. We were lake front walking buddies with our dogs. He was such a kind, funny man. RIP Mr. K.
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