Ronald Erdmann
Ronald R.Erdmann, age 79, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca. He was born on May 6, 1945 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of the late Everett and Fern(Peters) Erdmann. Following his graduation from Sheboygan High School in 1963, Ron attended UW-Oshkosh for one year where he played on the golf team. On June 1, 1967, Ron married Rosemary Rutkauskas at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Ronald and Rosemary started their business journey together operating Kneever’s Hotel in Sheboygan then moving to Manawa where they owned an operated Manawa Lanes bowling alley for over 30 years. Ron then worked as a Maintenance supervisor for the Weyauwega-Fremont School District for 12 years before retiring. After retirement, Ron spent his time helping his son Mike with many different tasks at his business in Weston, Wisconsin.
Ron and Rose loved to travel, and spent many winters in Florida. They also enjoyed sitting in the swing at their home overlooking Lake Poygan. Ron also loved golfing and bowling, where he won WLUK 11 Bowling Tournament in 1980 and once achieved two back to back 300 games. Ron loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and going to the racetrack to watch the races. He also loved Wisconsin sports teams, his favorite being the Green Bay Packer and the Milwaukee Brewers. Ron was most proud of his family, especially his loving wife, Rosemary his children, grandchildren and great-grandson.
Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rosemary; his son, Michael (Fiance’ Melissa) Erdmann, and Melissa’s son Devhan Bohman; his daughter, Lisa Erdmann; three grandchildren, Andrew Erdmann, Austin Fischer and Ava Bendickson; his great-grandson, Brantley Everett Erdmann; his brother, Robert Erdmann; his sister, Donna Hamann; Rosemary’s brothers and sisters, Vicki(Lloyd “Babe”) Beilfuss; Judy Liggett; Dorothy(Paul)Sadowski; Jim Rutkauskas and John Rutkauskas; two brothers-in-law, Roger Gwiazdzienski and Nick Russo; a dear family friend, Jennifer (John) Leisner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ron was preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald Erdmann Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 107 Tustin Rd., Fremont. Rev. Mark Drengler will officiate. Visitation will be held at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church on Tuesday, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A memorial fund has been established.
Ron’s family would like to extend a very special Thank You to the many doctors and nurses at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for all of their care over the last few years, and also much gratitude to Fremont-Wolf River EMS and the staff of ThedaCare Waupaca Emergency Room for all of the efforts and compassion provided. It is all greatly appreciated.
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