Ronald "Ronnie" David Odegard
June 29, 1955 - December 25, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Ronald "Ronnie" Odegard, age 64, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 29, 1955, in Dodgeville, the son of Lester and LaVon (Rickli) Odegard. Ronald married Betts MacLeod on May 6, 1978, at Oregon Methodist Church. Ronnie and Betts were married for 42 years and enjoyed spending time with each other and family.
Ronnie worked as a commercial roofer for Pioneer Roofing for over 20 years; he was very dedicated and a very hardworking employee. He was a member of Wisconsin Masons Labor Temple Local No. 13. Ronnie’s passion was racing late model stock cars at Madison International Speedway where he could be found on Friday and Saturday nights. He raced for 20 plus years with car No. 33. He loved watching NASCAR and was a very big fan of Matt Kenseth. Ronnie was also an avid Badgers and Packers fan. Most of all, Ronnie was very dedicated and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Betts; his children, Ashley Cheramy (Jared Staudenmeyer) and Amos Odegard (Wendy Christensen); grandchildren, Braiden, Carson, Landon, Ariana, Ali and Taylor; siblings, Connie (David) Lowrey, Doug (Diana) Odegard, Jeff Odegard and Luann (Jeff) Tober; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dickie; and sisters, Dolores and Sharon.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. A celebration luncheon will follow the service.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Brady Liddle for letting Ronnie live out his passion for racing, and to John Beottcher of Pioneer Roofing for his support and dedication to Ronnie. They would also like to thank all the staff at UW Carbone Cancer Center, Agrace HospiceCare and Meriter Hospital for their care and compassion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 11, 2020 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Sat Jan 11, 2020 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Sandy Georgeson
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Ronnie was a great man. He was fun to be around. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. The Georgeson Family
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Cathy Stephens
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So sorry for your loss Betts. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Cathy Stephens
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Kathy Calhoun Casad
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Dear Betts and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Ronnie. Praying all of your beautiful memories and the love of your wonderful family some how ease your pain a bit.
Love you all.
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Ann and Phil Dettwiler
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Betts and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you all in your loss. Please know we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers with the hope that happy, fun memories will sustain you: 42 wonderful years bring thousands of memories and happy moments. Although it's been many years, we warmly remember you both with smiling, good memories and we send sincere condolences.
Ann and Phil Dettwiler
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dale r klein
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Betts and family we are so sorry for your loss. Ronnie was a great guy. will be truly missed.
Dale and Lori Klein
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Mary Myers
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Betts and family, our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. May you find comfort in your friends and loving family and fond memories of the times you enjoyed with Ronnie. Mary and Mike Myers