MADISON - Ronald James “Ron” Baeseman, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Oakwood Village- Meadows. He was born on October 19, 1945, in Wausau, Wis., the son of Marvin and Helen (Schoenrock) Baeseman.

Ron graduated from Wausau High School in 1963 and went on to graduate with a master’s degree from UW-Stout. Prior to retirement, he worked as a computer programmer for State of Wisconsin.

Ron was an avid reader, enjoyed watercolor painting, and loved traveling. He would travel with Elderhostel all around the world. Ron was very involved in his church, Lake Edge Lutheran Church, and sang in the choir for decades. He loved attending his kids’ sporting events and teaching them life lessons along the way.

Ron is survived by his significant other, Sandra Person; sons, Craig (Janet) Baeseman and Clark (Angie Fadness) Baeseman; grandchildren, Jordan (Carrie) Baeseman, McKenzie (Cameron) Logan, Sam Baeseman and Paul Baeseman; great-grandchildren, Annie, Rosie, Ellis, and Baby Logan on the way in early 2025; former wife, Carol Baeseman; brother, Terry Baeseman; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Curtis Baeseman; and sister, Jan Anderson.

A memorial service will be held at LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, with Pastor Justin Dittrich presiding. Burial will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau, at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Ronald James Baeseman

October 19, 1945 - October 17, 2024

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