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Ronald Lewis Obituary
Lewis, Ronald L.
PARDEEVILLE - Ronald L. Lewis, 85, of Pardeeville, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 6, 1935, in Yuba, Wis., the son of Leland and Ruth Mildred (Yeomans) Lewis.
Ron graduated from Richland Center High School and attained a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Physical Education. He was united in marriage with Marlene M. (Schmitz) Lewis on Aug. 21, 1955, in Richland Center. Ron taught Physical Education, Industrial Arts, and coached basketball and track at Morrison Junior High School in Morrison, Ill., from 1958-1978. Ron is in the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame for Basketball. He and Marlene owned and operated The Wagon Wheel in Portage from 1978 to 1990, and Ron was a realtor for Don Lee Realty until retirement. He was an avid Badgers, Packers and Cubs fan. He also loved traveling with his daughter, Cathy, and granddaughter, Carina, to barrel races across the country. He loved spending time with family and friends, caring for his dog, Sophie, and tending to his bird sanctuary.
Survivors include daughters, Cindy (Brian) Bonneur of Morrison, Ill., Cathy Morris of Rio, Rhonda (Thomas) Dalton of Pardeeville, and Cheryl Kelsey of McFarland; grandchildren, Andrew (Christine) Bonneur of South Bend, Ind., Nicholas Bonneur of Chicago, Ill., Kara (Scott) Williams of Sterling, Ill., Carina Morris of Cambria, Wis., and Zachary Kelsey of McFarland, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Gammon Williams, Vivienne Bonneur, Tynlee Williams, Briley Williams, and Shelby Barden; siblings, Darlene (Ralph) Boegel, and Wayne DeVere (Marilyn) Lewis of Janesville, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene (Schmitz) Lewis, on April 22, 2020; his mother, Ruth Mildred (Yeomans) Lewis; step-father, Cecil Lewis; sibling, James Dale Lewis; and step-siblings, Tom Lewis and William Lewis.
A graveside memorial service will be held at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Buffalo Township, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials in Ron's memory may be made to Agrace Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.grassefs.com. Grasse Funeral Service in Pardeeville is serving the family.
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Daniel Lee
October 26, 2020
Our sincere sympathies to Ron's family at this difficult time. I so enjoyed working with Ron in the real estate business. He really cared for people and especially his family. May he rest in Peace.
Kim (Nelson) Huffman
October 26, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Aunt Ruth and Uncle Cecil's family. My brother Van just called and informed me of Ron's passing. I have only a couple memories of Ron and Marlene as I am the youngest. I have fond memories of taking my mother, Lola Nelson to see Aunt Ruth at several of her homes. I loved the bait shop the best! I also remember the old tobacco shed behind their home, and in town where her great dane had puppies! I also remember an apartment and then our last visit with Aunt Ruth at the nursing home with the beautiful aviary. I am a good friend of Marlene's niece Joan (Schmitz) Bailey. I will contact my oldest sister Bev Montgomery, as she knew your Mom and Dad well. Again my deepest sympathy.
Ruth Lewis Mertens (Peter)
October 23, 2020
We had a lot of fun when we seen my Uncle and Aunt at their restaurant they owned ! Now I connected with couple of my cousins after so many years so it´s fun to catch up . Wanted to visit with them all but health got in the way !
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