Ronald Lee Koebernick, 78, of Wilton, died Dec. 9, 2020, at Mayo Health Center in La Crosse.
He was born to Sylvia Koebernick on Nov. 22, 1942. He was a member of the Wilton High School Graduating Class of 1960. He joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and was discharged in 1970, serving during the Vietnam War.
Ron enjoyed horses, country dancing and telling jokes. He worked as a heavy equipment operator before he retirement. Ron was a very hard worker. He was rough, tough, and as strong of a cowboy as they come. He was also fun loving and generous with others, always giving his help to anyone who needed it.
He is survived by two children, Lori (Ludwig) Frison of Milton and Brian (Danielle) Koebernick of Fort Atkinson; grandchildren, Anthony and Kylee Koebernick and Chelsea, Nicole, Wyatt Frison; a brother, Terry (Cindy) of Overland Park, Kan., an uncle, Kenneth Koebernick of Wilton, and a cousin, Ted Koebernick of Janesville.
He was preceded by his mother, and his aunts, Marion Jackson, and Grace Schell.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 11:15 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Wilton. The Rev. Cathleen Morris will officiate. Military honors will be by the Hanson-Stark-Leith-Paeth American Legion Post #508.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 401 Mill Street, Wilton from 9 to 11 a.m.
Due to Covid-19 if you would like to attend the visitation but are in a high-risk category, you may call the Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Wilton to arrange a time to visit.
Those in attendance are encouraged to wear a mask and respect social distancing according to CDC guidelines.
