Ronald "Ron" D.

Geidel

Ronald D. “Ron” Geidel, 87, of the town of Scott, was called home to be with his Lord on November 8, 2026, at Avina of Mayville, with his loving wife at his side.

Ron was born on November 15, 1938, in Parkston, South Dakota, the son of the late Fred and Alma Geidel. He graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1956. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves and was honorably discharged from the 32nd Division. He trained at Fort Lewis in Washington with the Green Beret for Berlin Crisis and the Cuban Crisis. On November 24, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sharon Liermann at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Scott.

He was the treasurer of Fillmore Sportsman’s Club, was a member of Farmington Turner Society also Farmington Athletic Association where he was on the committee for athletic field at Fillmore. He was on the remolding committee for Turner Hall. Ron was a treasurer and elder and Sunday school superintendent for Immanuel Lutheran Church and also was chair member and on the cemetery board and alter committee. One of his proudest moments was designing and building the cross at Immanuel Cemetery. He was a carpenter for 34+ years with Fred Geidel and Sons in Fillmore, Geidel Brothers of Newburg, and Willard Geidel and son of Mequon.

He enjoyed playing baseball, trapshooting, bowling, golf, hunting and going to Deer Camp in Neceedah and Hatfield, fishing and fishing trips to Canada, playing sheepshead, wood carving, playing washer toss, and traveling with his wife to Texas. He participated in the “Manly Man” competition with his sons and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He lived in Fillmore most of his life. He retired and then later moved to Beechwood.

Those Ron leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 63 years, Sharon; two sons, Jeff (Jacky) Geidel and Tim (Kim) Geidel; five grandchildren, Jordan (Travis) Gray, Jason Geidel, Stephanie (Chris) Wallace, Michelle (Mike) Elert, and Ariel Geidel; his great-grandchildren, Amelia, Abigail, and Autumn; his brother-in-law, Doug Koenig; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his siblings, Willard (Ruth) Geidel, Ray (Liz) Geidel, Reuben (Pat) Geidel, Louis (Virginia) Geidel, Norman (Lucille) Geidel, and Elaine Koenig.

VISITATION: Ron’s family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church (W8497 Brazelton Dr, Random Lake, WI) in the town of Scott, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

SERVICE: A service for Ron will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13th. Rev. Brian Krueger will officiate and burial with military honor rites will follow in the church cemetery.

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.