Ronald A. Green, Sr., of Deerbrook, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 78 years old. He was born on July 9, 1937 in West Allis, a son of the late Fred and Cora (Cuthsforth) Green. He married Audrey Goebel on May 13, 1961 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Milwaukee. She survives.
He attended Boys Technical School in Milwaukee and later attained his GED.
While in high school, Mr. Green enlisted in the United States Army in November, 1955 and was stationed in Whittier, Alaska. He was promoted to the rank of private first class and served as a supply handler.
Upon completion of military service, in September, 1957, he began his career as a machinist and worked in the Milwaukee area until the mid-1970's when he retired and relocated his family to Deerbrook.
He served as a scout master with the Boy Scouts of America, life member and former commander of the Paul Marmes Disabled American Veterans Chapter 23, member of the Leland Tollefson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2653, Antigo and member of the Monsignor Conrad Saile Council 1002 Knights of Columbus.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed woodworking, selling his work at area craft sales. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, foster parent, and companion to his beloved service dog, Vadar.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: two daughters, Debra (Thomas) Johnson and Victoria (fiancé Tim Tumanic) Green; a son, Ronald (Shelley) Green, Jr.; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois (Gene) Fegals, Elsie (Robert) Chase and Dorothy Green; three brothers, Charlie (Lois) Green, Fred (Marie) Green, Richard (Marion) Green.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 11:30 a.m. and Rev. David Schmidt will lead a prayer service at 1 p.m. The Antigo Veterans will conduct military honors following the service at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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Easter 2015 - Grandma and Grandpa with Vadar
Grandma and Grandpa at Eddie and Melissa's wedding 2012
Mine and Kyle's graduation 2010
Easter 2015 - Grandpa and Vadar
I have known Ron Green for a long time 50+years they have lived up stairs from us on 28th and glena. When I would go up north to visit them and their kids. I could never call them Audrey and Ron it was always mom and dad. I have a lot of memories of Ron when I couldn't say ketchup (dad) would always remind of it but that was fine. I will keep all the memories that I have with the Green's. RIP Dad
Grandpa was always smiling and had a story to tell. A real stand up guy. You will forever be in our hearts. Love you!
I love you a lot, a lot, a lot. Take care.
Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we can't touch we have so many memories of the ones we loved so much, your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part, God has you in his keeping we have you in our hearts....
Ronald Green. The other grandpa. I have spent a many nights at your place. Too many to count. But my favorite part was waking up early waiting for Dave to wake up (sorry Dave ) and talking with you. My favorite memory was when you gave me the (someday you have grow talk) lol. I remember it well. It's started out. Kenny someday you will have to grow up. Not today nor tomorrow but someday you will need become a man. You went into the tools of life talk with me.
1. Compassion. Have compassion towards People as we are not the same and we all have different likes and dislikes. It's ok to be different.
2. Trust. Life with out trust isn't life. If you say your going do something then do it gull darn it If you can then you have the curtesy of giving a notice. Just don't leave others hanging.
3. Faith. You have to believe. Believe me. He would say. Lol.
4 marriage. You said one day I would get married. You said it's simple. You have to know three things. First you said don't ever keep score. God doesn't keep score so why should you. Don't argue over who did this who did that. It's in the past so that leads us into listening. Listening weather or not you care or don't care about what is being said it's important to show respect by listening. (If you didn't care then pretend) lol. And lastly you said arguing. I was confused when you said this after the first couple of things but you said never argue with a women. Because even if you think you win now you will lose in the end. This is my tribute to you Ron. As your up there smiling down on us while your family and friends celebrate your life. Know when I was rocking in that chair every weekend I was listening. I am a better person for knowing you. Rest in peace. And oh yeah. I truly am sorry about those squirrels on your feeders. :/ peace out gramps.
See you on the other side.
Kennyz
Slippin n slidin thru life!!
We will miss our yearly visit from Santa!!
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Grandpa's prize winning hog call at Baconfest 2015! Nothing could embarrass this guy :) video courtesy of his daughter Debbie
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