Ronald Priquette, of Antigo, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Homme Home in Wittenberg surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old. He was born on July 8, 1937 in Elcho, a son of the late Alfred Prickette and Arleen (Rhoades) Washington. He was raised by his foster parents the late George and Cora Johnson.
He graduated from Antigo High School in 1956. He furthered his education at Langlade Teachers College and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, receiving bachelors degrees in education and art. He later received his masters degree in fine arts from the University of Wisconsin Superior.
Mr. Priquette taught at Mattoon Elementary School for 10 years and was an art teacher at D.C. Everest Middle School in Schofield for 22 years. While teaching at D.C. Everest he received the "Teacher of the Year" award at the local, state and national levels.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church where he served as an elder and deacon. He was vice president of the Wisconsin Art Education Association and was Youth Art Month chairman for Wisconsin.
He sang with the SPEBSQSA a barbershop quartet in Antigo, Wausau and Stevens Point and also with the Diamonds in the Rough quartette in Antigo.
For many years he was a member of the Badgerland Classic Car Club, having been the proud owner of numerous Corvettes over the years.
Survivors include three sisters, Delores "Dody" Davis of Banning, CA, Donna (Gary) Cox of Little Chute, and Judith (Tom) Kannenberg of Cedarburg; a brother, Lawrence (Georgine) Prickette of Clintonville; a foster sister, Joan Heller and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and foster parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Rawlings, Duretta Stewart and Darlene Gingras; and a brother, Gordon Prickette.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. David Karolus officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
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My deepest sympathy to Mr. Priquette's family. He was an inspiration to his students. He brought the world to our little class in Mattoon with all of the interesting projects. Hawaii, the watusi and many, many fun times. Along with Mrs. Malchow he was my favorite teacher. God bless you Mr. Priquette!
When I was very young, Ron and Larry and I were taking the garbage to the "back 40". All of a sudden Larry said, "there's a bear". They both took my hands and my feet never touched the ground all the way back to the house.
I have great memories of Mr. Priquette as my 5th grade teacher in Mattoon. He always made learning fun and interesting, along with being such a caring person. He will also be remembered for his signature pineapple upside cake, so good!
God Bless.
"Mr. Priquette" was a great teacher. I will always have fond memories of the years at Mattoon Elementary and listening to him and my dad singing in the Antigo Barbershop Quartette Choir. He will always be remembered.
Mr. Prickette was my 5th grade teacher, and one of my favorites of all time, at Mattoon Elementary in 1962-3. He used to bring his wonderful mother in to play the piano and teach us classic songs like "Daisy, Daisy". I'll never hear that song without thinking of him. He taught me the value of quality work. I remember him complimenting me on my penmanship, and I've been careful about it ever since. He was also the first teacher to demonstrate the ubiquitous volcano (potassium chloride?). And he taught us a wonderful unit on Hawaii, with a luau in class. Thank you, Mr. Prickette. You'll never know how influential you were. By the way, I have been a teacher, in many capacities, ever since!
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