Ronald R. Bunkert, age 73, of Appleton, left the loving embrace of his family into the waiting arms of God at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Thursday, February 26, 2015, after a courageous, nearly two-year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Ron was born to Earl and Dorothy Bunkert on May 27, 1941, in Chicago, minutes after…
Continue ReadingRonald R. Bunkert, age 73, of Appleton, left the loving embrace of his family into the waiting arms of God at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Thursday, February 26, 2015, after a courageous, nearly two-year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Ron was born to Earl and Dorothy Bunkert on May 27, 1941, in Chicago, minutes after his identical twin. He graduated from Wautoma High School in 1960 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1962 and 1965, stationed in Germany. On October 7, 1967, he married Suzanne Mielke at Zion Lutheran Church, Appleton. He was employed at Consolidated Papers until the mill closed and then worked for Neenah-Menasha Sewerage Commission for 20 years, retiring in 2004.
Ron was a gentle, simple man who loved his family, his friends, his pets, tinkering with motors in his garage, and the great outdoors, whether fishing, hunting, or mowing grass at Reid Golf Course (his part time pleasure).
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Suzanne; his children of whom he was so very proud, Jeffrey (Denise) Bunkert, Savage, Minnesota, and Rebecca (Andrew) Israel, Denver, Colorado. He is further survived by his identical twin and generous bone marrow donor, Donald (Lois) Bunkert, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, his brother Howard (Mary) Bunkert, Cascade, Wisconsin; and his sister Terri (Tim) Mancl, Wautoma, Wisconsin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Bruce and Virginia Mielke and a brother, Lonnie.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, with Rev. Lloyd Luedeman officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton, on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again directly at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. Military Honors will be observed at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
“Love is Eternal”
Mike Thill
left a message on March 8, 2015:
Ron was a friend that loved life. His beautiful wife Sue and Ron made a very handsome couple. HE will be missed. Our prayers are with his family. Mike Thill
Dennis Lauer
left a message on March 5, 2015:
To all,
I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I enjoyed the years we spent coaching together and getting to meet his family. His upbeat attitude served me well at the time made coaching fun.
Denny, Nancy, Laura, Jenny and Katie
Megan Olson
left a message on March 4, 2015:
What a great photo. Becky, this perfectly captures what you always told me about your dad. Happy, kind, loving, and always up for fun. Such a huge loss. I'm so sorry for you and your family. We are sending all our love your way. --Megan, Brad, Sam, Max, and Mary
Justine Abitz
left a message on March 1, 2015:
Uncle Ron You faught a great fight now God has taken you to be pain free. You will be missed by many but never forgotten. I will always remember the summers I would come & stay for a few weeks, best time ever. Love Always Tina
Kristy R - Reno, NV
left a message on February 28, 2015:
To the Family of Ronald R. Bunkert. I am very sorry to hear
about the loss of your loved one, Ron.
May the God of comfort heal your heart.
The passing of someone you love
can be a very hard thing to deal with. I
hope you can find comfort in the promise of the resurrection mentioned in the
Bible at 1 Corinthians 15:21 & 22. Sincerely, Kristy jw.org
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Mike Thill
left a message on March 8, 2015:
Ron was a friend that loved life. His beautiful wife Sue and Ron made a very handsome couple. HE will be missed. Our prayers are with his family. Mike Thill
Dennis Lauer
left a message on March 5, 2015:
To all,
I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I enjoyed the years we spent coaching together and getting to meet his family. His upbeat attitude served me well at the time made coaching fun.
Denny, Nancy, Laura, Jenny and Katie
Megan Olson
left a message on March 4, 2015:
What a great photo. Becky, this perfectly captures what you always told me about your dad. Happy, kind, loving, and always up for fun. Such a huge loss. I'm so sorry for you and your family. We are sending all our love your way. --Megan, Brad, Sam, Max, and Mary
Justine Abitz
left a message on March 1, 2015:
Uncle Ron You faught a great fight now God has taken you to be pain free. You will be missed by many but never forgotten. I will always remember the summers I would come & stay for a few weeks, best time ever. Love Always Tina
Kristy R - Reno, NV
left a message on February 28, 2015:
To the Family of Ronald R. Bunkert. I am very sorry to hear
about the loss of your loved one, Ron.
May the God of comfort heal your heart.
The passing of someone you love
can be a very hard thing to deal with. I
hope you can find comfort in the promise of the resurrection mentioned in the
Bible at 1 Corinthians 15:21 & 22. Sincerely, Kristy jw.org
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