Ronald N. Moss

Ronald Moss, age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the Appleton Medical Center. Ron was born in Aniwa on March 19, 1926 and for many years was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna, where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. His employment there was interrupted during World War II, at which time he served as a member of the United States Army. Ron was a life member of the Electric City Post #3319 of the V.F.W., and the post will honor him with military memorial rites following the services at the church. Ron married Joan Baeten in 1947; she preceded him in death in 1989. In January of 2005, he married Doris Gruentzel; she survives. Ron enjoyed collecting clocks, vintage model cars, and beer mugs, and will be remembered as a talented carpenter and wood worker.

He is survived by his wife: Doris Jacoby Gruentzel Moss of Little Chute; three children: Ronald Moss of Appleton; Sandra (Charles) Nigl of Oshkosh; and Barbara (Terry) Vanden Bosch of Kewaunee; five grandchildren: Mason Moss, Kristine Nigl, Katherine Nigl, James Nigl, and Kelly Vanden Bosch. Ron is also survived by Doris’s children: Richard (Patricia) Jacoby of Lake Mary, Florida; Veronica Van Susteren of Dallas, Texas; Pamela Jacoby of Appleton; and Nancy (Ronald) Ostrowski of Shawano; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Joan, a sister, and five brothers.

The funeral liturgy for Ron will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 17, 2006 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Charles Brooks officiating. Military rites will follow the mass. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until 7:00 Pm Thursday (TODAY) and again at the church on Friday after 10:00 AM.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-6200