Obituary
Ronald Nicholas Zingsheim
Ronald Nicholas Zingsheim, 67, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in his home with his wife by his side. He was born on April 16, 1948 to Edwin and Ruth Zingsheim in Sparta, Wisconsin. He married Bea Venner on September 19, 2005 in Lake Tahoe, CA.
Ron graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in education. He spent his entire 33 year career teaching English at Boscobel High School. Ron also coached a variety of sports and won the WIAA State Championship in baseball in 1987. He retired to Onalaska in 2005. Through his years of teaching, Ron touched the lives of many students, many of whom he reconnected with after his retirement. Ron was a crossing guard for the Onalaska Police Department at Northern Hills Elementary. Ron also loved the many years he spent golfing, traveling, and attending sporting events with the love of his life, Bea.
Ron is survived by his wife, Bea; sons, Gavin, Paxton (Lisa) and their children, Austin, Olivia and Alaina; step sons, Mark Venner, Rich Venner (Amy) and their children, Elise, Sadie, Lydia, and Milena; Step daughters, Carrie Venner and her children, Michael, Andrew, Caitlyn, and Nicholas; Tricia (Craig) Clements and their children, Lillian, Helen, Abraham, and Ann; Donna (David) Ernst and their children, Kyler, and Chance; sisters, Karen Lee, Jean Hansen; brothers in law, Tom (Carol) Berra, Dick Rady, Bernard (Chris) Curti; sisters in law, Jan (Gene) Hanson, Trish (Don) Harkness, Sister Ruth Berra; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phil; brothers in law, Milford Hansen, Will Lee; sisters in law, Jeanne Rady, Peggy Curti.
The family would like to thank all those who showed their support and love during this difficult time.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Father Dave Funk will officiate.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Thank you Ron for being a great teacher and coach. I am in my 24th year teaching and 25th year coaching varsity baseball due in part to your influence on me as a young man. Your spirit and character lessons will live on in my approach to teaching the game of baseball, and the game of life, to my students and athletes. Thanks for the memories, and may God give you a huge embrace as you get up from sliding safely into home after a successful squeeze bunt!
Sorry to read about Ron, Judy and I wish to send our condolences to Bea and family.
Please forward to Bea for us.
Thank you Don and Judy. We will miss him. Bea