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Ronald “Ron” James Czeshinsk

Ronald “Ron” James Czeshinsk Ronald “Ron” James Czeshinsk

1938-2025

Ronald “Ron” James Czeshinski, 87, of Medford, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Rib Lake Health Services.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Ron was born at Milwaukee County Hospital to Tillie Clausnitzer on March 12, 1938. He was raised in Medford. On Oct. 19, 1963, he married Donna Lee Ruesch at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. He drove truck for James Peterson and Sons for 30 years.

Ron was a member of Medford Fire Department and Whittlesey Lions Club for 20 years.

Ron is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Craig (Linda) Czeshinski of Medford; grandchildren, Derek, Ashley, and Christine. Ron is further survived by his sisters, Audrey Kraemer and Sharon Mayer of Jackson, Tenn.

Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Tillie; step-father, Otto Clausnitzer; and nephew, Jody Kraemer.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online.

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