Ronald Lingard
October 18, 1933 - November 26, 2012
Obituary
MADISON-Ronald Dean Lingard, age 79, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at his home. He was born on Oct. 18, 1933, in Mt. Horeb, the son of Henry and Betty (Whiting) Lingard. Ron married Judith Clason-Brandt on Sept. 8, 1984. He entered the U.S. Army at age 17, to fight in the Korean War and served three years in radio and communications. Ron worked in construction for three years and then graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering becoming a heating and air-conditioning technician. He was a certified air conditioner and refrigeration specialist , and pneumatic controls specialist. Ron was a member of the Steamfitters Local #601 and was a steamfitter for many years, retiring from the UW in 1998. He was awarded “Apprentice of the Year” for the local steamfitters in 1965. Ron was an avid fast-pitch softball player until the age of 31, when he embarked on becoming an accomplished bowler. He also enjoyed the many friendships he formed in the sports of golf, horseshoes, and bowling. Ron is survived by his wife, Judy; four daughters, Renee (Mick) Heinrich, Rebecca (Ken) Slater, Sheryl Hackbarth, Lori (Chad) Bembenek; son, Dean Lingard; eight grandchildren, all from a previous marriage; three stepsons, Tom (Debbie) Brandt, Steve (Sandy) Brandt, Duane (Diane) Brandt; ten step-grandchildren; brother, Vern “Skip” (Deb) Landsness, Robert (Doris) Landsness, and James (Linda) Landsness; sister, Doreen (Dennis) Hensler; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Joanne Verdon and Sandra Gayhart; and brother, George “Pep” Landsness, Jr. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Memorials may be directed to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg, WI 53711.
Memorials may be directed to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg, WI 53711.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012.
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Susan Dotski
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Judy,
Sorry to hear about Ron's passing.
You have my deepest sympathy.
I will keep you in my thoughts and
prayers during this time.
Susan Dotski
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Rob and Susie bailey
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To the family:
I sure enjoyed Ron over the years, and especially on how he worked on his bowling game, constantly looking for that magic release or ball. We'd sometimes talk about Tom or Duane, and Gregory and I enjoyed the company out at the shop. He will be missed.
Rob and Susie Bailey
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Lisa Anderson
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My prayers and thoughts are with my cousins Renee, Becky, Sheryl, Lori and Dean and with the rest of Uncle Ron's family.
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Tom & Debbie Brandt
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We will miss you Grandpa Ron.
Tom, Debbie, Justin, Jared and Jaedon
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Pamela Durden
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My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. "Uncle Ron" was my favorite uncle as I was growing up. The Lingard family was my second family and their house was always filled with the sweet strains of laughter and I felt loved. I shall always remember the joy I felt when we were going to hang out at "Aunt Sharon and Uncle Ron's" house :) Much love to all.
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Norma Jane Fosshage Baker
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I'm sorry to miss Ron's memorial service. He was a great guy! He and my twin brother and I were the same age. I saw him at my brother's funeral in March of this year. His dad and my mother, Irene, were brother and sister. He and I have been keeping in touch. I will miss him. Our condolences from all the Fosshage family. I have given a memorial to Springdale Lutheran Church,in his memory. This is where his father and infant brother are buried.