Ramon E Stade

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I was surprised to see that my favorite teacher at Wausau Senior High had been living here in Madison all these years. I have often credited him for my love of history and my progressive politics due to my fortunate assignment to his World History class many years ago (early 1960's). I still remember him bringing David Obey to speak to our class. Dave Obey (Democrat) was then initially seeking a seat in the Wisconsin legislature which he won in the fall election. He later become our progressive Congressman from the 7th District. Thank you "Mr. Stade" and rest in peace. I will always remember you.

Sorry to hear of his death. I had him as a World History teacher in 1963 and frequently thought of him and many of the things he had to say. He opened my eyes to how the world worked. He infused his teaching with his strong Christian belief; the Christian belief as exemplified by the sermon on the mount. He didn’t teach us so much using words as by example. I will miss him and remember him. I haven’t seen him in 59 years, but still remember him as if it were yesterday.

Ramon was a great educator and nice person. I enjoyed knowing him and working with him at SPASH.

I wish to offer my deepest sympathy to the Stade family on the loss of Ramon. For two decades, I taught at SPASH where Ramon served as our assistant principal. I had dealing with him often as my students were of the more challenging type. Ramon earned my respect and admiration as a darn good administrator, concerned about the school, the staff AND the students. Ramon was a caring professional who tried his hardest to find a workable solution to the problem that was more than just an authoritarian decree. He truly was a good administrator. My wife, Leigh, was a student in his social studies class at Wausau High School and was impressed by his thoughts on history. She said that Ramon filled her, and many of her fellow class mates, with an appreciation of politics and how it determined history. She strongly felt that Ramon was a great teacher and remembers feeling sad when he moved on. Finally, Ramon was involved with both Sheepshead and Bridge nights at his home. Often, a sub was needed to fill in for an ill or traveling member and I would be asked. The members of his card groups were diverse – in political views, religion, and wealth. For me, it was more fun to listen to the discussions on current issues than to play cards. When feelings started to run high, you could count on Ramon to clarify and try to calm the group. He and Pat were great hosts. Know that Ramon was a one-of-a-kind individual. He truly was a Renaissance man, surviving in a sea of youthful hormones. This world certainly needs more Ramon Stades if we are to survive. It was an honor to know him.