Ron Ross, 76, Hobart, passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2018. He was born November 1, 1942 to the late Marvin and Marietta (Ferguson) Ross. Ron served his country for three years in the U.S. Navy. He was united in marriage to Patricia O'Connor. Ron retired from Proctor and Gamble after 37 years, having retired in 2002. He worked most of that time in Cheboygan before transferring to Green Bay.
Bowling was Ron's passion, having bowled 3 perfect 300 games. He started coaching his daughters Karen and Kellie in Michigan, and after moving to Wisconsin, he coached his grandson at Pulaski in bowling. Ron coached started coaching at Western Lanes in 1990, later at Ashwaubenon Lanes, and High School as well as Middle School at Pulaski. Ron was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Suamico, where he was an active member. He was an avid hunter most of his life. Ron never got a trophy buck, but seen his fair share of Squirrels and birds.
He is survived by his wife Pat, daughter, Karen (Rick) Durfey, grandson; William (fiancé Korina Schroeder), his sister Marva (Gary) Newman, brother in law Harold (Grace) LaRocque, Ron is further survived by Pat's siblings; Beverly O'Connor, Sue (William) Newman, Cheryl (Charles) Jewell, Roy O'Connor, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Kellie, his siblings and mother and father in law.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00PM – 8:00PM Thursday December 27, 2018. Visitation will continue after 9:30AM Friday at St. Paul Episcopal Church, Suamico, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials are asked to be given to; Kellie Ross Memorial Scholarship, Cheboygan, MI, Pulaski Community High School or Middle School bowling, or Youth Bowling Association Scholarship at Ashwaubenon Lanes.