Ronald Ruben Jahnke

Ronald Ruben Jahnke, age 90, passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born March 9, 1935, in Kewaunee, WI, to the late Ruben and Evelyn (Lohrey) Jahnke.

Ron is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sharol (Kuehl) Jahnke, children: Rhonda Bricco, Craig (Sharon) Jahnke, grandchildren: Alec Bricco, Max Jahnke, Hannah Jahnke. He is further survived by his sister Marilyn Schuh, Robert (Mary) Jahnke, brother and sisters-in-law: Duane Kuehl, Nancy (Gene) Zellner, Sally (Bernie) Jadin as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son-in-law James Bricco, his brother Lee (Dorothy) Jahnke, brother-in-law Arnold Schuh, and sister-in-law Marianne Kuehl.

A funeral service for Ron will take place on Saturday December 13, 2025, at 11:00am at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 829 Appleton Road, Menasha. Friends and family may gather at the church from 10:00am until the service begins. Ron will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery, Kewaunee.

Ron’s family would like to thank his team of caregivers for the compassionate care they provided.