MADISON - Ronald Charles Edwards Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, holding the hand of his beloved son. Ron was born the oldest child of Robert and Charlotte (Kittleson) Edwards on May 13, 1945.

Ron was a lifelong member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Madison, where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended Frank Allis Elementary School and graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1963. Ron was a hard worker all his life. As a teenager, he enjoyed helping his uncles with tobacco and dairy farming in the Sun Prairie area. In his adult life, he was a dry cleaner, caretaker of research animals, and a custodian at the Waisman Center.

Fishing, either on ice or in a boat, was Ron’s idea of a perfect day. He spent many Sundays after church at family gatherings, playing cribbage overlooking Lake Kegonsa. He was known for his sense of humor and teasing nature.

Ron is survived by his sons, Ron Jr. (Crystal) and Chris; and grandchildren, Blake and Ashlynn. He is further survived by his sisters, Cheryl Heiliger and Gayl (Al) Johnson. Other survivors include his loving aunt, Audrey Krebs; and nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brother-in-law, Don Heiliger Sr.

A funeral service will be held at OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1201 Droster Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with the Rev. Cory Hahnke presiding and a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Private family burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be given to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or Second Harvest Foodbank. Thank you to Ron’s devoted sister, Cheryl, his caregivers at McFarland Villa Assisted Living and Bristol Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Ronald Charles Edwards Sr.

May 13, 1945 - January 03, 2026

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