age 81, of Amberg, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Wednesday May 24, 2023. He was born in Norway, Michigan on February 12, 1942; son of the late Dwight and Mildred (Anderson) Holmes. Ron was a 1960 graduate of Wausaukee High School and shortly thereafter he joined the US Army from 1964-66 with a Tour in Vietnam earning a Marksman Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Rifle M-14, and Vietnam Service Medal. While he carried out his time in the National Guard, earning a 20 year military career, he worked at Pitney Bowes for 32 years. Ron served on the Amberg Town Board as Supervisor 1 for 12 years, he started the hunters safety program in Amberg from 2004-2020, was an Elder at United Ev. Presbyterian Church in Amberg, and taught concealed carry classes for 15 years. He was also on the Wausaukee Rescue Squad board as well as an American Legion Member for over 50 years. Ron thoroughly enjoyed playing his guitar to Country music and was an avid Cribbage player. To those who truly knew him he had a quiet sense of humor, and always researched every project he was a part of.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Margery; children: Patrick (Julie Jack) Holmes, Jennifer (Scott Ehricke) Fredriksen, Darhla (Gary) Plamann, Joni (Brett) Fessler and James (Sarah) Manders; and further survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Brody; brother, Gerald; and sisters: Karen and Leatha; and step-daughter, Kathy.
Visitation will be on Wednesday May 31, 2023, at United Ev. Presbyterian Church in Amberg from 9am until the time of his funeral at 11am. Pastor Don Landwehr is officiating. Burial will be in Amberg Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #428.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting Ron’s family with arrangements.
