Ronald David Remy

REMY, RONALD D. “RON” MONONA- Ronald D. “Ron” Remy of Madison, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was born and raised in Madison, the first child of Vernon and Lillian (Moen) Remy. He married Kathleen Meyers on October 8, 1960. Ron was a 1949 graduate of Madison West High School. He made lifelong friends with many classmates and helped organize later class reunions. Ron was a patriotic man and proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954. He returned home to attend the UW-Madison. He had a talent for administration and had a long career in the State of Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations (DILHR), retiring as Director of the Bureau of Safety Inspection in 1990. Ron was a quiet, caring and self-reliant individual who could fix anything. He was a community-oriented person and was involved in the early years of the Planning Commission for the growing Village, now City, of Monona. Ron was an active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish since its inception, and also a member of the American Legion. Ron loved the outdoors. He was an avid bird watcher, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He supported several wildlife conservation organizations. Ron was a devoted husband to Kathleen, particularly during the last years of her life. He and Kathleen shared a passion for collecting antiques. Ron was a wonderful and exemplary husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His strength, wisdom and wit will be greatly missed by those who knew him. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the friends and neighbors who took time to check up on him and help out with household tasks with increasing frequency over the past few years; we know he was deeply grateful for your efforts. Ron is survived by his children; Chris (Lynne) Remy and Melanie Remy; his two grandchildren, Clare and Gregory Remy; and his brothers Jerald (Yvonne) Remy and Richard (Jean) Remy and their families. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Lillian; his wife, Kathleen; a sister-in-law, Edith Remy; and several other in-laws. A Mass of Christian Burial will held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. with Father John Silva presiding. Burial will be at St. Raphael’s Frenchtown Cemetery near Belleville. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014, at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Ron’s family would like to extend a very special “thank you” to Patricia DeSmidt, whose dear friendship with Ron over the past seven years gave him the chance to enjoy a fulfilling life after the passing of his wife, Kathleen, in 2007. Your special place in our father’s life will never be forgotten. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420