Ronald J. "Ron" Fredericks

June 3, 1935 - March 26, 2015

Ronald J. “Ron” Fredericks, 79, of Crystal Falls, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at his home. Ron was born June 3, 1935 in Racine, WI, son of the late Joseph and Leone (Van Landyke) Fredericks. He attended school in Racine and enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Ron married Marlene Becker on March 6, 1954, in Racine. They have resided in Crystal Falls since 1975 and together owned and operated Fredericks Finer Foods until 1992 when they sold the business. Marlene preceded Ron in death on April 7, 2006. Ron was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and the Crystal Falls Lions Club where he was presented the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his many years of dedicated service. Ron enjoyed bowling and participated in the bowling league for many years. He also enjoyed trips to the casino and spending time with family and friends. Ron is survived by six children, John (Clara) Fredericks of Kenosha, Wis., Joy Fredericks, James (Bonnie) Fredericks, Jeff (Joannie) Fredericks, Jerry Fredericks, and Jay Fredericks, all of Crystal Falls; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom (Sandy) Fredericks and Jerry Fredericks, both of Racine; four sisters, Delores (Chet) Olmstead, Joan (Don) Hoaglund, Pat (Roy) Radke and Roberta Noe, all of Racine; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Ron was preceded in death by a sisters, Lois Rizzo and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Fredericks. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Tuesday at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 11:00am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. Fr. Raymond Valerio will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Iron County Cancer Unit in Ron’s memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ronald Fredericks online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.