Ronald Louis Zadra

MADISON- Ronald L. “Ron” Zadra, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on November 4, 1936, in Iron Mountain, Mich., the son of Louis and Mary (DeRidder) Zadra. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann VerBurst on Feb. 15, 1958, in Niagara, Wis. Ron worked as a court reporter for the circuit court, he retired happily after 55 years. Ron loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He loved dogs, especially his beloved Annie. Ron is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Mike (Judi) Zadra, Jim (Jan) Zadra, Dan (Kathy) Zadra and Tom (Renee) Zadra; grandchildren, Jake, Justine, Mitch, Katie, Jason, Travis, Andrew and Trey; and sister, Maureen Naidenovich. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Trina Renee; and brother, Gary Zadra. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 6 p.m., on Monday, July 16, 2018. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County K9s at www.danecountyk9.org. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Weber and the team at the Dean Clinic Cancer Center for the wonderful care. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive, Madison (608)-221-5420