Ronald J Evert
May 21, 1930 - June 11, 2017
Obituary
FITCHBURG-Ronald John “R.J.” Evert, age 87, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Heritage Monona. He was born May 21, 1930, in Middleton, the son of Franklin P. and Violet W. (Vitense) Evert. He grew up on a farm in the Town of Berry, the eldest of four siblings. Ron served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 until 1954. He was united in marriage to Gloria Darlene Johnson on Oct. 13, 1956, in Deerfield and together they made their home in Fitchburg and raised their two daughters. Ron worked at the Dane County Highway Department as a mechanic and later as a shop superintendent. He retired from the Highway Department after 33 years of service. Ron loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife and big band music. Ron was also an avid fisherman and loved traveling near and far. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oregon and Stoughton VFW Post No. 328. Ron is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gloria Evert; daughters, Kathy (Jill Jambura) Evert and Pam (Dale) Barnes; grandchildren, Jenny Barnes and Zach (Beth) Barnes; siblings, Darlene (Arthur) Grover, Marilyn (Dick) Hahn and Paul (Marjorie) Evert; sister-in-law, Norma Dibbert; brothers-in-law, Arlyn (Helen) Johnson and Jim Williams; and many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law; and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017, with the Rev. Paul Markquart and the Rev. Dan Dibbert presiding. Burial will be held at TOWN OF DUNN BURYING GROUND. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017. As Ron always said, “Life is good”. The family would like to thank Dr. James Heun and staff, Heritage Monona and staff, and Agrace HospiceCare staff. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Events
Visitation
Fri Jun 16, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Sat Jun 17, 2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Lisa (Ostrander) Onderbeke--Orv and Verle Ostrander's Daughter
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Dear Everts--
Heartfelt sympathies to all. We cannot feel life's losses without first feeling the blessing of it's fullness. Ron was the kind of guy to live life to it's fullest. My dad told me several times that Ronnie wanted to live to be 100. He sure gave it a good try. Unfortunately we don't know the path that God has set out before us and Ron was called home before he met his goal. If we could keep going because of our inner will Ron would still be with us today. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you as you face the days ahead. Draw strength from the Lord....he is with you during the good times and the bad. Know that friends and family share your loss. Take comfort....one day we will all be reunited in eternity.
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Andrew Johnson
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Gloria and family, very sorry for your loss. Ronnie was a great person and will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care, Andy
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Patty Sumner
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At this moment we want to share the sorrow that the past days have left us with. But, it is also very important to share the joy that we felt every time Ron and Gloria showed up at our front door no matter where the US Navy had sent us. They visited in Orlando, FL and took Patty and Jim back for their first of many returns to home, traveling in style in his camper. Later on were able to take a tour of a submarine in Groton, CT – Ron was very impressed with the emergency diesel engine in a nuclear sub. They also showed up in Monterey, CA and enjoyed the beautiful views of Carmel and Pebble Beach.
No matter where they visited, Ron always brought with him his energizing optimism and his real zest for life.
Like he always ended Gloria’s cards, we will “tip one up” for him!
With Love and Sympathy,
Patty and Jim Sumner
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Christina Turnbull
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Sending love and hugs to Gloria and the entire family. Wish we could be there in person. I will always remember (Great) Uncle Ronnie as a fun-loving, photographer, and kind hearted true gentleman. He always made us kids laugh. May he rest in peace. Christina (Dibbert) & Audrey Turnbull
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Randy Bollig
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Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. I always enjoyed Ronnie while working at Dane County Highway and occasionally bumping into him in later years...
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Kathy Casad
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Dear Gloria,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. What a sweet man. Always enjoyed chatting with him when he was looking for you at Kmart.