Name: Calling hours for Ronald G. Rauwerdink
Start: 2017-07-11T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-07-11T23:00:00.000Z
Location: First Reformed Church

Ronald G. Rauwerdink, 81, of Oostburg died on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center.

Ron was born on March 8, 1936 in the Town of Lima, the son of the late Alva and Katie (Huibregtse) Rauwerdink. Ron graduated from Oostburg High School in 1954. He married Harriet Winkelhorst on May 4, 1956 in Gibbsville. Ron worked in the foundry at the Kohler Co. for 43 years before his retirement in 1998.

Ron was a member of the First Reformed Church in Oostburg where he served as a pastoral care elder, usher and greeter at the information booth. He was a Salvation Army Bell Ringer, a regular attendee at the Sports Core, and a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club. Ron enjoyed fishing and hunting, traveling, playing poker, bicycle riding, reading, and attending track and field events. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, Detroit Redwings, Wisconsin Badgers, and any sporting event that one of his grandchildren was participating in.

Ron is survived by his wife of 61 years, Harriet of Oostburg; one daughter, Lynn (Cliff) Halley of Menasha; two sons, Glen (Pam) Rauwerdink of Hingham and Jack (Bonnie) Rauwerdink of Sheboygan Falls; three grandchildren, Kristina Halley of Naperville,IL, Erica Halley of Milwaukee and Kenton (Alissa) Rauwerdink of Mattawan, MI; two great grandchildren, Liesel Rauwerdink with the other one due in November; three sisters-in-law, LaVerne Voesch of Gibbsville, Edee TenDolle of Oostburg, and Shirley (Erwin) Claussen of Cedar Grove; two brothers-in-law, LaMont Jensema of Sheboygan and Gary (Julie) Winkelhorst of Port Washington; nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by an infant son; parents, Alva and Katie Rauwerdink; parents-in-law, Harvey and Marie Winkelhorst; sister, Marlys Jensema; and two brothers-in-law, Donald Voesch and Carl TenDolle.

A celebration of his life will take place at the First Reformed Church in Oostburg on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 6 pm with the Rev. Bob Rook officiating.

Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 3 pm until the time of the service at 6 pm.

A memorial fund is being established in his memory for the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

The Rauwerdink family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the loving care shown to Ron and their family, Dr. Pawlak, Dr. DeTrana and Dr. Coulis. A special thanks goes to Audie Gabrielse-Breit for all of the calls and visits as his pastoral care giver.

The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is serving the Rauwerdink family.

For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfh.com

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

Published by Sheboygan Press on Jul. 7, 2017.

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Lois Moffatt

September 14, 2017

You will not recognize my name, but I am someone who knew Ron when he was a little boy. His dad worked for Weyenberg Farms and they lived in Mequon, WI. Our mothers were close friends, and his sister, Marlys, and I played together all the time. We loved to "dress up." We went to Maple View, a one room school on the corner of Donges Bay and County Line Roads. Miss O'Keefe was our teacher, and then Mrs. Yahr. Ron and Marlys had a little bulldog. I also remember that Ron put ketchup on scrambled eggs. Marlys and I kept in touch for few years after they moved to Oostburg. This is an odd note, I am sure, but I thought you might find it interesting after all this time. You have my sympathy. I remember how much family meant to the Rauwerdink family.

Gary and Monica Sterk

July 11, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the Rauwerdink family for their loss of their husband and father, Ron. May you all find strength and support in the love of family and friends, and the memories in your hearts help you through this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Strysick

July 10, 2017

To the family of Ron,
Your husband and father will always have a place in my life. When I first started at Kohler in 1976, Ron always had a tender heart and would lend a hand to help and learn the job at task. I first work with Ron and Wayne down in the basement on what was called the barber green sand system, then in later years again in the core room. Your dad retired and I took over his job on a core machine and ended up getting squashed in the machine. After that I got to see your Dad at the Sports Core--he always had a smile and a kind word, Ron will be missed by all. God bless you all in this sad time of life and may the Lord be your strength.
A friend of Ron for 25 years at Kohler
Dennis Strysick

July 10, 2017

Harriet, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie and Cheryl Reschke

Greg Emerson

July 9, 2017

Harriet, Glen, Jack, Lynn and family members,

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. I was lucky enough to know Ron. He was an outstanding person and a great sports fan. I might not be able to get to the visitation due to a commitment I can not get out of, but I want you to know that my thought and prayers are with you all as you go through your time of grieving.

God Bless,

Greg Emerson

July 7, 2017

Always remember Ron for being the good guy he was, hard working, sports enthusiast, humorous, and family orientated. Condolence to Harriet & family for your loss. He will be missed @ the Sports Core.

Jon & Kay Malson

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