Ronald H. Bauch, 67, of Theresa, passed away on October 30, 2026, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, after a brief, valiant fight with pancreatic cancer.

Ron was born on August 14, 1959, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harry and Audrey (nee Schmidt) Bauch. He was confirmed in the Christian faith at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Allis. He graduated from Martin Luther High School in Greendale in 1977. He worked for P&H Harnischfeger and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a dedicated member of the Theresa Fire Department and EMS for 30 years. He enjoyed talking to people all over the world as a Ham radio operator; his call sign being “N9QBU”. For several years he looked forward to participating in the Cowboy Runs at the Laona Lumberjack Steam Train and Camp 5 Museum. He also enjoyed woodworking, playing the harmonica and camping with Kerrin.

Those Ron leaves behind to cherish his memory include two children, Gail (Andy) Sehloff and Sharon Bauch (Fiancé, Andrew Raudabaugh); his granddaughter, Eliana Sehloff; a sister, Carol (Dan) Neuman; a niece, Dr. Sarah Neuman; his Fiancé, Kerrin White; Kerrin’s children, Gaia (Seth) Welfel, Aengus (Taylor) White, and Athena White; Kerrin’s grandchildren, Henry and Eleanor Welfel; 2 dogs, Karma and Luna; other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: Ron’s family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church “Halfway Church” (9910 Highway 175, Lomira) on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. until Noon.

SERVICE: A service for Ron will be held at Noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Matthew Kuske will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery.

MEMORIALS: Memorials to Theresa Fire Department, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, or to the Washington County Humane Society are appreciated.

The Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Ron’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.