Ronald C. Ulsberger

Ronald C. Ulsberger, 82 of Watertown, died peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Jefferson Memory Care.

Ronald was born on January 3, 1937 in Watertown, WI, the son of Gerhard and Evelyn (Strauss) Ulsberger.  He was a 1955 graduate of Johnson Creek High School and served his country by joining the US Navy that same year.  He married Sheila Anton at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Helenville on April 25, 1959 and the couple had 3 sons.  Ron and Sheila divorced in 1987, but always put their individual interest aside for the benefit of their sons.  In 1971, Ron purchased “the old Wedl Farm” on Willing Road and County Hwy Y, lock, stock and barrel, and farmed until the mid-1980’s.  In 1989, Ron purchased his first convenience store in Johnson Creek and called it Ron’s Korner.  In 2000, he built the Linmar BP/McDonalds on the north end of Johnson Creek. In 2004, Ron purchased Ron’s Market in Helenville, which is now run by his sons.  Ron was a devoted Green Bay Packer fan and has been a season ticket holder since the 1970’s.  He liked to both listen and dance to Polka music and Classic Country.  He was an avid bowler and dedicated tractor pull fan.  Ron was extremely active in the area FFA and Agribusiness Clubs, working especially with local Dairy Breakfasts.  He was eager to be involved in and loved to support his community, employees, and family.  Ron was a generous man, a hard worker, and a man who set and achieved goals.  His family and friends know they were loved dearly, and he will be missed.

Ron is survived by: his sons Craig of Fort Atkinson, Steven (Talitha) of Tacoma, WA, and Michael (Melinda) of Fort Atkinson; 5 grandchildren Brian (Jess), Ryan (Serenity), Jared, David, and Sarah; 5 great-grandchildren Khiara, Elliott, Dominic, Adrian, and a baby girl on the way; sibling Lyle of Johnson Creek, Elma “Sis” (Arthur) Brunk of Watertown, Bonnie (Bob) Otto of Idaho, and Lee (Donna) of Florida.  He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson Andrew (1989) in infancy.

The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Jefferson Memory Care and Rainbow Hospice for the loving care provided.

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 with Rev. David Dolan presiding.  Friends are encouraged to join the family on Friday, September 6, 2019 for an open house and celebration of Ron’s life from 4:00PM with a time of sharing at 7:00PM at the Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home of Jefferson.  Ron will be buried at Ebenezer Moravian Cemetery prior to the open house.

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