George Ron Rivers, III
January 20, 1975 - September 23, 2014
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MIDDLETON/MADISON-George “Ron” Rivers, III, age 39, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. He was born on January 20, 1975, in Madison, the son of Janet (Czisny) Rivers and George Rivers. He was united in marriage to Alana M. Earnest on May 6, 2006 at Tyrol Basin in Mount Horeb. Ron was a 1993 graduate of Middleton High School. He worked many years as a sales manager in the AV field. His great loves were his wife, kids, family, cooking and skateboarding. His passion was writing, recording and listening to music. Ron is survived by his wife Alana; his children Malcolm and Ily; his mother Janet Rivers; his father George Rivers; his sister Nomi Rivers, nephews Josh and Jake and niece Caitlan; mother-in-law Linda Earnest; father-in-law Dennis (Deb) Earnest; sisters-in-law Amanda (Anthony) Preston, Ariana (Kris) Manthei, nephews Braydin and Lowden and niece Sophie Preston; grandmother Arlene Bocker and many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond (Iris) Czisny, and special friends, J.P. Willowhawk and Geoff Knight. An informal celebration of life for Ron will be held at LakeView Community Park, 6300 Mendota Ave, Middleton on Sunday , Sept. 28, 2014 from 2 PM until 5 PM with a time to share memories at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
You are our sunshine, our only sunshine. You make us happy when skies are grey. You’ll never know dear how much we love you.
Gunderson West
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Mary Beth Lathrop
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Well, kiddo - here is your last 'quote of the day': " Why didn't I learn to treat everything like it was the last time? My greatest regret was how much I believed in the future." It never occurred to me that I wouldn't see you again, talk to you again, laugh with you again. I don't know how to open the door and not think of you immediately. I miss you. I will never forget you. I see your smiling face over there and my heart is having trouble as I write this. Of course I will do all I am able for Layni and Malcolm and Ily, though I am unable to mend their broken hearts... I hope that time will be enough to ease some of their pain. I don't know how to express all that I would like to say, so the author of the above quote is Jonathan Safran Foer. (I knew you wouldn't get that one!) - Mary Beth
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Andrew bakken
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I miss you. I have not seen you since the day you bought us breakfast out of the blue. I miss out skateboarding and hauling a ramp from house to house to just use it. I grew up with and you will always be in my thoughts. A candle will never show the light you brought to all of us. Luv you friend!
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Davin Maki
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Although, we had known each other for a little over a year; a mutual affinity made it seem far longer. It was a pleasure and an honour to have been friends with such a warm, effusive & eloquent man. Our wide-ranging discussions about music, in particular, were a joy that won’t be forgotten. I’ll think of him often when playing one of the many artists we both cherished. And being bereft of his views on new music or obscurities we hadn't yet touched on leaves me feeling impoverished. Alas, our friendship was just getting started. Ron, my Brother, I'm sure you have front row seats to all the best shows in Valhalla. You always appreciated a band that could deliver the goods in concert. You are one of the Good Ones and will be truly missed. My sincerest condolences to his family - Davin
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Davin Maki
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Arrivederci, mio amigo.
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jeri walsh
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nomi and family- so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family, jeri walsh (johnston)
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sherry bahr
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janet, my heart breaks for you, for your daughter-in-law, for your grand-baby ... i wish you knew.
i pray.
sherry bahr.