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Ronald Stella Obituary

Ronald K. Stella, 68 of Neenah formerly of Milwaukee, lost his battle with lung cancer on Monday May 28 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Milwaukee, December 13, 1943, son of the late, Albert and Lillian Harstvedt. Ronald married Sandra "Susie" Adkins on May 22, 1998.

Ronald worked for the Local Painters Union in Brookfield. He retired in 1989. He enjoyed playing card and board games, drawing, painting, riding his bicycle. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and his pets.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 14 years, Susie; children, Ronald Harstvedt Jr; West Allis, Ricky Harstvedt, West Allis, Shannon (Peter) Stehli, Asshipun, and Keith Fraley, Menasha; five grandchildren, Ashlea, Chelsea, Dakota, Jackson, and Kaleb; two sisters, Janelle Stella, and Dana Stella, Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his son, Bryon Harstvedt; and a sister, Judith Moore.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday June 2, 2012 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. Richard Vanman of Family of Christ Church, Clintonville officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00AM until the time of service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on May 30, 2012.

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Mary Ann Bickler

May 31, 2012

Susie - I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy.

Mary Curtis

May 31, 2012

I know Ronnie would want you to celebrate his life and the life you had together. It will be hard for a while but know he is with our Lord and suffering no more and will always watch over you.

Sherry Heckel

May 30, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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