Ronald L. Rasmusson

March 15, 1935 — December 9, 2025

Waterford

Ronald Lee Rasmusson of Waterford, WI was born March 15, 1935 to Edward and Astrid Rasmusson in Ransom County, North Dakota died December 9, 2025 at Angels Grace Hospice. He will be dearly missed by his wife, family and friends.

Ron(Ronnie) grew up and lived in Ransom and LaMoure County. He attended school in LaMoure, ND. From LaMoure he ventured to Seattle with a friend until he moved to the Milwaukee area in 1956. He returned to North Dakota often to be with family.

He was married to Gloria (Schmelebeck) June 20, 1958. Raised 2 sons, Randy and Michael on a small farm near Wind Lake, WI. They later divorced.

He married Shirley (Schroeder) May 18, 1996. Ron and Shirley traveled to many places during their 29 years together, one of their favorites was Texas. They wintered for many years there. They also frequently traveled to North Dakota to visit family.

Ron retired from American Motors/Chrysler in 1999 after 37 plus years. Ron refused a cell phone, but you could usually catch up with him having coffee with “the guys” at a local restaurant or out at the farm near Wind Lake. Ron loved family, following the farm reports from nephews in North Dakota, classic tractors and participating in local parades on one of tractors or restored cars and pickups. He was an avid Packer fan, would argue his side of politics -“now listen here”, but it was the pinochle games with his son, grandsons, granddaughters and great grandson that became a family favorite.

Ron is survived by wife Shirley, son Randall (Lynette), Stepdaughter Roberta (Frank) Zienert and Stepson Michael Couillard, Grandchildren Kari (Patrick)Flees, Jennifer (Brent)Axelson, Zachary (Sara)Rasmusson, Abigail (friend Josh) Rasmusson, Austin (friend Cassidy) Rasmusson, Step grandchildren Brian (Lisa)Tobianski, Denise Tobianski, Shelly (Matthew) Atkins, Tim (Amanda) Couillard, Amy (Sam) Luckow, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Ron was preceded in death by son Michael, grandson Logan, great grandson Harrison, parents Edward and Astrid Rasmusson, brothers Alden, Jerome, Curtis, Donald, Edward. Sisters Elaine and Arlene.

Sincere thanks to the staff at Angels Grace, Waterford Rescue, staff at Pro Health Cancer Center and family and friends that visited, called and brought goodies.

Visitation will be from 9:00-10:45 with the service beginning at 11:00 on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington, WI. Burial to follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Waterford, WI.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be directed to Shirley R. Rasmusson.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Rasmusson family.