Ronald Schwoegler
October 19, 1942 - May 09, 2020
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MADISON - Ron Schwoegler passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at home. Born Ronald Allen Schwoegler, the eldest child of Rodney C. and Agnes (Furrer) Schwoegler, he attended schools in Madison graduating from Madison West in 1961. Ron attended MATC and received a degree in Graphic Arts. He joined the U.S. Navy and mustered out as Lithographer 2nd Class. Ron worked at Webcrafters in the Camera Department for 40 years. He met Adele “Dee” Svanoe at Webcrafters and they married in 1968. Ron belonged to the VFW Post No. 7591, Capital Area Carvers, Wandering Whittlers, Messiah Lutheran Church and Monona Serenity Group. He shared his love of music with his family (especially his daughter). There wasn't a song from the 50-60's that he couldn't identify the singer.
For the last 14 years, Ron and Dee have been snowbirds in Bradenton, Fla. They enjoyed getting away from the Wisconsin cold and taking part in park activities, especially playing bocce.
Ron is survived by his wife; his children, Amanda Schwoegler (Dan Crandall), and grandson, Kian of Madison; and Rodney Schwoegler of Gilbert, Ariz., and his daughters, Andrea Derbie and Leah Adele; brothers, Alan (Mary) of McFarland and Steven (Sharon) of Briggsville; brothers-in-law, Atlee (Julie) Svanoe of Whitewater, Jim (Linda) Svanoe of Waunakee and Rolf (Kimberly) Svanoe of Decorah, Iowa; sisters in-law, Kristi (Joe) Zitkus of Gig Harbor, Wash., and Randi Svanoe; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and parents-in-law, Ansgar and Melva (Loftsgordon) Svanoe.
Private services will be held with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in the military section, with a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be to Monona Serenity Group (MSG) or Messiah Lutheran Church.
The family would especially like to thank the members of MSG for being there for Ron for 30+ years. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Shari
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Ron was a very special person, near and dear to my heart. We had a long, equally supportive, loving friendship. He helped me so many times when I just couldn't talk to anyone else. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and compation. You will be missed. See you on the otherside my friend.
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Annie Marks
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I knew Ron through Wandering Whittler's, a Thursday night carving group held at Ron's church. He was a good carver and a quiet friend. Last May 30th, 2019, I was talking with a carving friend about being a cancer survivor and about the famous Jeopardy host of Jeopardy, Alex Trebek and his struggles with pancreatic cancer. Ron overheard me and came over and shared that he had had a liver transplant in 2012, 17 years ago at that time. It meant a lot to me that he was comfortable with sharing that with me. Rest in peace, you will be missed and forever in our hearts and memories.
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Carol Welch
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Ron was a special friend to our family. He and my husband, Tom, have been friends since they were kids. They even went into the Navy together. We are so saddened to hear of his passing.
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Jerry D
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Ron was a great friend and one of the regulars at the 7:00 a.m. gathering at Monona Serenity. I enjoyed his common sense and wisdom. (And we always looked forward to seeing him in the Spring; he was a sign of warm weather coming back!)
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Gary and Judi Skaar
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Dee and family,
We are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. It’s never a good time to lose a loved one. We hope that you can reflect on special moments and times that you and your family shared with him. May you find peace in knowing that he is with our Heavenly Father.
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Amy Staffen
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Dear Amanda and family - While we didn't have the pleasure of knowing Ron, he must have been a special person to have such a sweet and intelligent daughter as Amanda. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Your friends, Amy and Rich Staffen.