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OREGON - Ronald Joseph Janssen, age 90, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1934, in Appleton, the son of Raymond and Mary Ann (Van Wettering) Janssen.

Ron graduated from Waupun High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1955. He was united in marriage to Joan (Mueller) Janssen on August 18, 1956, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Random Lake. They eventually settled in Fitchburg, later moving to Oregon. Ron worked as a customer service engineer for IBM, retiring after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 13480 and American Legion Post No. 0160.

Ron enjoyed boating, skiing, swimming, biking, and competing in many 5K runs and marathons. Ron and Joan loved to travel, and their adventures took them around the U.S. and to Ireland. They especially enjoyed a trip to Italy and Israel with Monsignor Bakke. Ron loved being at their lake house and spending time with his family on the lake. He also loved tinkering around his shop, solving problems with his unique inventions, always trying to make life easier with his creativity.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan; children, Dave Janssen (Katherine), Jacki (Mike) Watzke, Doug Janssen (Kendra) and Sue (Joe) Baumann; grandchildren, Corey (Kourtney) Janssen, Austin Janssen, Alex (Stephanie) Watzke, Taylor Watzke, Angella (Steve) Jessup, Ariana Janssen, Alyssa Janssen, Jessica (Jordan) Rutherford, Danny (Kayla) Baumann and Drew Baumann; and sister-in-law, Lynn Janssen. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ray (Pat) Janssen and Don Janssen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. Burial will take place at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, Oregon, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Keshena or Oregon Splash Pad, Oregon. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Ronald J. Janssen

August 12, 1934 - February 10, 2025

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