Ronald ‘Ron’ Ratsch

Ronald W. “Ron” Ratsch, 80, Marshfield, passed away at the Marshfield Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. A combined funeral service for Ronald and his wife, Sharon, will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 22, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield, with the Rev. Mark Wilkens officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will take place in Brooklawn Memory Gardens.

Ron was born in Granton on July 10, 1941, to Harold and Irene (nee Sternitzky) Ratsch. He married Sharon A. Kopp on May 15, 1971. They were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Ron worked at Rollohome Corporation, Graham Mfg., and retired from Wisconsin Homes Inc. In Ron’s younger years, he enjoyed roller skating at different area roller rinks, with Hatfield and Marshfield being his favorites. He was an excellent skater, skating as though he had springs under his skates. After marriage, he and Sharon attended many polka fests and old-time music dances with family and friends. They also looked forward to their annual Branson, Mo., trip every fall.

Ron is survived by his brother, Gerald “Gary” and his wife, Adeline Ratsch of Granton; two sisters: Beverly Lau of Mosinee and Gloria Riedel of Chili; a sister-inlaw, Alvina Krause of Davis, Ill.; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Betty (Al) Coel; two brothers: Emroy (Butch) Krause, and Marlon Ratsch; his in-laws, Dale Riedel and Roger Lau; and a nephew, Michael Krause.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com.

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