Ronald Wheaton

Ronald J. Wheaton, age 77 of Darboy, died peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. Ron was born on July 9, 1937, the son of Oliver and Cecilia (Van Densen) Wheaton. He attended Kaukauna High School and was in the armed services. On May 28, 1960, Ron married the love of his life, Patricia (Retzlaff) Wheaton. Together they had three children. Ron Worked at Badger Northland until the time of his retirement.

Ron was a gifted artist and enjoyed sketching, painting, and engraving. He also loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. Ron enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Badger and Packer fan. He was a very talented woodcrafter, making many gifts for the family. Ron loved dogs and always had at least one. His beloved Stella shall miss him very much.
Ron is survived by his three children, Trina (Jay) Hanagan, Wade Wheaton, and Tanya (Bruce) Nechodom; grandchildren, Kyle (Veronica) Hanagan, Ryan (Heidi) Hanagan, Amanda Wheaton, Adam (LeAnn) Nechodom, and Jeremy (Krystal) Nechodom; and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Wheaton, parents, brother, and brother-in-law.

A celebration of Ron's life will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the FARGO FUNERAL HOME, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Kaukauna. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Ron's family would like to thank Dr. Michael Werner and staff, the 7th floor staff at AMC, Home Instead Senior Care, and Veronica Hanagan for unconditionally loving and caring for our Dad this past month.