Ronald Anunson Obituary
Born on June 1, 1942, in Neenah, WI, Ron was the son of the late Orvis and Severna (Moke) Anunson. Following high school, Ron joined the U.S. Army, where he jokingly claimed he earned his "PhD in potato peeling" while serving as a cook at Fort Knox, KY. Shortly after his honorable discharge, he began a beautiful 60-year journey with his wife, Verdaine Westphal, whom he married on May 15, 1965, in Readfield, WI.
A dedicated and hardworking man, Ron was a 58-year active member of UA Local 669, serving as a sprinkler fitter for Pace Corporation until his retirement on April 1, 2000.
His faith was his foundation. As a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in East Bloomfield, he served his congregation faithfully as a school board member, trustee, and elder. Ron lived for the outdoors, whether he was on the water fishing or "hittin' bombs" on a softball diamond. An elite hunter, Ron's legacy in the community was cemented in 1974, when he was recognized by Pope & Young for a top-scoring bow-harvested whitetail in Wisconsin.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Verdaine; his sons, Darryl (Melissa) Anunson and David (Vicki) Anunson; and his four cherished grandchildren, Gillian, Mara, Lexi, and Bradley. He is further survived by his brothers, Orvis (Sue) Anunson and Ted Anunson; sister, Sandra Sauer; brother-in-law, Leo Haase; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judith Haase, and brother-in-law, John Sauer.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, 8580 37th Ave., Fremont. Pastor Paul Mose will officiate. Visitation will be held at Lewin Funeral Home on Monday, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and at the church on Tuesday from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will be in Wolf River Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for St. John Lutheran Church.
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