Ronald Cain
April 07, 1956 - December 05, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Ronald Cain “Chubby”, age 63, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. He was born on April 7, 1956, in Madison, the son of Ann Harden (Cain). Chubby was a Madison East Alumni where he was a star basketball player. He served the city of Madison for 32 years in the Madison Park Division.
Chubby enjoyed spending time outdoors, loved cooking, and appreciated a good barbecue with family and friends. He liked to listen to old school music and to dance, and he had a truly iconic laugh. Chubby loved to watch sports, and he coached for Badger Sporting Goods at Warner Park for over 10 years. He was passionate about helping the kids in the community.
Chubby is survived by his mother, Ann Harden; son, Ron Cornelius Cain, Jr.; daughter, Katelyn Jean Cain; Partner, Carol Ann Benson; siblings, Dean Allen Cain, Jeffery Maurice Cain, Gregory Scott Cain, and Dawn Roxana Cain; three uncles, Johnny Harden, Willie (Armi) Harden, Levi (Monica) Harden; Aunt, Corene Moody; close friend, Cynthia Dunlap; nieces and nephews, Jahari, Tyrone, Jason, Jaquan, Melissa, and Antoinette; great-nephews and great niece, Jaron, Janai, and Jalyn; great-great nephew, Kyrie; and a host of cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nep Harden and Jewell Harden; uncle, Rosie Harden; sister, Jean Cain (Fleming); and twin brother, Donald Cain
A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON MONONA FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr. Madison, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Dec 14, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Kristi Martiny
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Chubby was a character. Always laughing :) He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
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Nathan Weber
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Coach Chubby was a great coach! I loved it when he ripped my son Mitch for missing a tackle! He was fair, and well respected. Thank you for coaching my son and being respectful in doing so. You will always be remembered Coach.
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Lisa Banks
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One of the nicest people that I know. Chubby was my sons first basketball coach and he really cared about the boys. He had a laugh that would make you smile when you heard it. Chubby will truly be missed by the community and all that knew him. Rest in Heaven old friend
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Kim Hudzinski
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Chubby and I went to Marquette together where he was both a star athlete and all around nice guy. I remember him as always fun to be around, especially at the school dances, best dance partner ever!!!
Sending prayers of peace and loving memories,
Kim Hudzinski (Becker)
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Joseph Baring
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Our prayers go out to Sister Ann Harden and the family of Ronald Cain. ST. Paul AME Church, Reverend Joseph Baring, Pastor
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GREGORY CAIN
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HE IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE MY BROTHER,AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM