Obituary
Ronald Len Clements
Ronald Len Clements, 63, of La Crosse, went home to be with Jesus December 5, 2012 after a long illness with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 4, 1949 in Prairie du Chien to Paul and Helen (McCauley) Clements.
He married Sjaan LeMaitre in La Crosse in 1973, who passed away on January 2, 1991. He married Mary Prew on October 10, 1992 in Prairie du Chien, WI.
Ron spent 15 years in Holland where he was employed as a meat cutter. After moving back to the states, he worked in construction. He last worked as a medical transport driver for Access Medical Transit in La Crosse.
Ron was very special to all that knew him. He was a loving and loyal husband, father and brother. He enjoyed hunting, pool and playing cards with his brothers and all his great cousins. He enjoyed good music and loved dancing. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Robert (Melissa) of Sun Prairie, WI and their 3 children, Marina, Eleanor, and Sebastian “Buddy”; step-children, Gina (Tony) Smith of Elkader, IA, Jarrod (Sherry) Picha of La Crosse; brothers, Terry (Trish) Clements of Sparta, WI, Paul (Tina) Clements of Baraboo, WI; sisters, Peggy Messerli (Robert Wolff) of Necedah, WI, Cathy (Robert) Rowley of Prairie du Chien, WI, Rebecca (Gary) Wilkinson of Belmont, WI; 12 step-grandchildren and many very special cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Sjaan; and step-daughter, Susan (Pedretti) Platter.
A visitation will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00 am with a memorial service at 11:00 am at Bethany Ev. Free Church, 3936 Co. Rd. B., La Crosse. The Rev. Corey Sateren will officiate with interment at the Oak Grove Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.couleecremation.com.
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God Bless
Ron will be greatly missed by many. He was a very dear man who brought joy to our mother for many years. May he rest in peace.
So long old buddy-
The old days and the hell-raisin’ would not have been the same without you.
So long old buddy-
The old days and the hell-raisin’ would not have been the same without you.
Thanks for some great memories
-Jim
Your whole family is in my prayers. I believe the last time I saw Ron, it was at my mother’s (Alice McGrath) funeral. It is never easy to lose a loved one. You have my condolences on your loss.
I don’t know if the Clements kids would remember us..the Wozniaks. My older brother, Jim, was a friend of Ronnie’s back when we were teenagers. We are all so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. He was a “character” and a great guy. Had a heart of gold and always had a smile for everyone. He is missed. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Mary Wozniak Thompson
Uncle Ron will be missed a ton. He was so often the life of the party when we met for family reunions….telling jokes, giving & taking razzing, etc. I regret I didn’t get to see him much in his last few years.
Our deepest sympathy go to all of you. Ron was a one of a kind. Thoughts and prayers to all of you
We were so sorry to hear about Ron. We always concidered him to be a great friend and am certain he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Had a Heart of Gold. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and Family.
You all have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.