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Ronald Rudolph Kowalke

July 8, 1939 - December 23, 2019
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Sunday 1/5, 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Sunday 1/5, 4:00 pm
Cemetery
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
21731 Spring Street
Union Grove, WI 53182
Monday 1/6, 1:00 pm
Memorial

Memorials appreciated to the Salvation Army.

Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2019, at age 80. Loving Dad of Brian (Mary), Kevin (Beth), and Darren (Shannon) Kowalke. Proud Papa of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (John) Zadrozny and Carmen (Todd) Pasky. Also loved by other family and friends.

Ron was a proud Marine. He retired from Briggs and Stratton after 30 years of service. An avid golfer, card player, fisherman, he also loved spending time with his grandkids.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, on Sunday, January 5, from 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Service at 4:00 PM. Burial at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, January 6,  at 1:00 PM.

Memorials appreciated to the Salvation Army.

 

Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Sunday 1/5, 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Sunday 1/5, 4:00 pm
Cemetery
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
21731 Spring Street
Union Grove, WI 53182
Map
Monday 1/6, 1:00 pm
Memorial

Memorials appreciated to the Salvation Army.

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Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2019, at age 80. Loving Dad of Brian (Mary), Kevin (Beth), and Darren (Shannon) Kowalke. Proud Papa of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (John) Zadrozny and Carmen (Todd) Pasky. Also loved by other family and friends. Ron was a proud Marine. He retired from BriggsContinue Reading

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Karen Algiers left a message on January 6, 2020:
I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
Bob and Mary Bratel left a message on December 25, 2019:
Kowalke Family, We are so sad to hear of Ron's sudden death, We shared many great times together, and will forever cherish those memories. R.I.P. Ron
Judy Flannick left a message on December 24, 2019:
Dear Kowalke family, I am so sorry for your loss. My husband Patrick and I were friends with Ron for many years. Many happy memories!! Our prayers for all of you and God bless.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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