Ronald Kinder

Ronald “Bud” Kinder, age 79, passed away at Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster, WI after a long battle with diabetes.

Bud was born on August 20th, 1945. His family farmed in La Farge, WI for many years before relocating to Highland, WI. Bud loved to be the life of the party, enjoying local social gathering venues. He was jolly, loved cracking jokes and the laughter that ensued. One of his favorite past times was playing poker with friends and family.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, James and Iva Kinder; brothers, Keith Kinder and Gary Kinder; and sister, Helen Wilcox. He is survived by his niece, Pam Ziegler of Mineral Point, WI, and his nephew, Jason Wilcox of Pueblo, CO.

Private services will be held for immediate family and close friends at a later date. The McGuire-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.houckfuneralhomes.com