Reynold Lee Gullickson
July 30, 1935 - March 15, 2015
Obituary
Gullickson, Reynold L. “Ren”
STOUGHTON-Reynold L. “Ren” Gullickson, age 79, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 30, 1935, in Stoughton. Ren graduated from Stoughton High School in 1953 and attended the UW-Madision for two years. He married Marjorie “Marg” Oyen on June 7, 1956, at Grace Lutheran Church, in Loves Park, Ill. He served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard for nine years. Ren was a lifelong member of Covenant Lutheran Church. Until retirement, Ren worked as a meatcutter for Ray’s Market, Norse Market and Main St. Market in Stoughton. He was then hired as a seasonal employee with the City of Stoughton Parks Department, a job he truly enjoyed. Ren was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend; a man with an unwavering faith. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, but will leave us with many great memories that we will hold in our hearts forever. Ren is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marg; daughter, Jill (Kent) Hoard of Whitewater; sons, Richard “Rick” (Deanna) Gullickson of Stoughton and Jay (Kim) Gullickson of Fox Point; granddaughters, Ashley, Emily, Amber, Kailey and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Kyler, Benjamin and Charlotte; sisters, Rose Lee and Rita Gullickson; brother, Roger (Cyndie) Gullickson; sister-in-law, Grace Gullickson; and brother-in-law, Allen (Elrene) Oyen. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph and (infant)Richard Allen; and brother-in-law, Donald Oyen. Funeral services with military honors will be held at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 19, 2015, with Reverend Mark Petersen presiding. A luncheon will follow the service. Private family interment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. The family would like to thank Home Health United for the love and compassion given to Ren. “Shalom – Peace.”Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Thu Mar 19, 2015 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI null
Service
Thu Mar 19, 2015 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI null
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Memories
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Rebecca Ninke
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Marg, I am so sorry to learn of Ren's passing. I loved his straight talk and his easy smile. You were a great team! Love and peace to you in this difficult time.
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Norval Morgan
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Family of Reynold ~ Very Saddened to be notified of his passing - Many memories of Friendship and Youthful Neighborhood Campaigns in the 1940"s. The neighborhood then was the North-West corner of Stoughton - times have changed. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May all the Good Memories be with You.. Norval & Barbara Morgan
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Kay Braukhoff
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Dear Marg and family,
I was so very sorry to read about Reynold's passing. I was just thinking about him the other day and wondered how he was doing, as the last time I saw him he was in a wheel chair. We are planning another class reunion and he sure will be missed!! He was a great classmate and we had some fun times. We also use to have some good talks while he was telling me what meat I should buy when I was in Stoughton.
My prayers are with you and your family and hope that all your great memories will be of comfort in your difficult time.
Fondly,
Kathryn Kvamme Braukhoff
Grand Junction, CO
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Sandra Burger
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Marg and family...He was an outstanding, giving and kind person. I will always remember him. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sandra
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David Gjestson
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My first memory of Reynald is seeing him as a giant basketball player in the early 1950s. I thought he was at least 6' 6" and was surprised later when I worked with him at Howe Brothers Grocery (later Ray's Market) in Stoughton in 1954 when he told me his real height! His humor, work ethic, and life outlook kept him as my hero for a life time. I dated his sister for a while, and he pulled me aside one day. He said, "You better behave yourself and treat Rosalie like a queen or I'll (well, the exact words shouldn't be printed). While I didn't see him much over the next 60 years, he remained my hero. Rest in peace Ren.
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Greg Westrich
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Marge I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoy getting to know Ren when he visited the bank. My condolences to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.