Ronald Schoelzel Sr.

Ronald R. Schoelzel Sr., age 85, of Colby, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford Interment to follow at the Colby Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home.

Ron was born on February 4, 1937, the son of Rudolph and Olivia (Gutenberger) Schoelzel in Colby. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Wiersig on July 21, 1956, at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. She preceded him death on February 3, 2003.

Ron was a truck driver for 57 years, including 40 years as an owner/operator. He also was a dairy farmer for 12 years. Ron loved playing cards, especially sheepshead, bowling, mowing lawn, camping, boating and traveling. He especially loved his dogs, Casey, Parker and Shoney.

Ron is survived by his four children: Ron (Josie) Schoelzel Jr. of Colby, Rod (Sue) Schoelzel of Mission, Texas, Robin (Scott Schilling) Froeba of Colby and Randy (Debbie) Schoelzel of Colby; nine grandchildren; Shawn (Mandy) Schoelzel, Eric (Kati) Schoelzel, Shannon (Jake) Hainzlsperger, Kari (Tim) Smazal, Amy Froeba, Sara (Justin) Buelow, Erin Schoelzel, Miranda (Al) Sazama and Ethan Schoelzel; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, Oaklynn, and his special friend, Kay. He is further survived by two sisters: Darlene Wachtendonk and Sandy (George “Jim”) Hudak; five sisters-in-law: Alice Schoelzel, Ramona Schoelzel, Janice Schoelzel, Linda Schoelzel and Edith Schoelzel; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Ann; his grandson, Nicholas; and 18 siblings.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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