Ronald “Ron” Krech, age 73, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Comforts of Home – Hudson. Ron was born on August 20, 1951 in River Falls to parents, George and Adella. He grew up in Hudson, WI at 711 Laurel Avenue. The home was built in 1948 and was the first house on Laurel Avenue. His mom, Adella Krech, was chosen to name the street. Ron was baptized & confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1969. He was a lead singer in high school musicals organized by Peg Dorwin.
Ron received his electrician degree and joined the Navy where he became a specialist in Electric. Ron moved to Long Beach and resided there from 1973-2006, for over 33 years. He worked as an electrician for Long Beach Public Service and set up sound systems for celebrity concerts. He even was invited to the celebrities’ homes. He came back to Osceola, WI in retirement.
Ron loved both kinds of skiing. He enjoyed many weekend ski trips. He skied 52 miles around Catalina Island. Ron’s information will be published in the next Catalina Race Program. He enjoyed Chinese food. Ron craved his daily word finds. He made sure his sister, Sue, had a new one every Saturday morning when she visited.
Ron resided in Red Cedar Canyon. He always propelled his wheelchair with his feet. The elevator was his domain. He made sure everyone was safe and in the right place. Ron was a Bingo professional and would assist the ladies if they covered the wrong square.
He was transferred to Comforts of Home – Hudson for the final three months of life and found a new family who loved him. Some of the final words spoken to Ron were, “Hey young man, it’s time to go home, Jesus is waiting.” He died 2 minutes later.
Ron will be sadly missed by his sisters, Sue Hanson, Sally (Dan) Score; brother, Danny; and goddaughter, Amy Score; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00AM at Trinity Lutheran Church – West Campus (1205 6th Street Hudson, WI 54016) with a visitation starting at 10AM. Interment was in Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, WI. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Sue, Sally and Dan,
Our condolences.
It sounds like Ron had a very full life. May your many memories lift you up in the coming days.
Peace and blessings
I knew Ron as a child. He was a nice little blond boy. I also lived on Laurel Ave. as a child. Our mothers were good friends. He is at his Heavenly home where we can all look forward to meeting him.
Sue, so sorry about your brother. My sympathies to you and the rest of the family.
Ron was always special because he, Jim, and I were born in 1951. I remember times spent with all of you when we visited grandma. We are babysitting on Friday and sadly won’t be able to attend the memorial. Hugs and prayers for all.
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