Ronald G. Crass, age 82, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at Marshfield Hospital.
Ron was born on July 20, 1939 in Tomahawk to Arthur and Veronica (Young) Crass. He was married on Feb. 20, 1965 to Jeanie Beutner in Tomahawk. In 1965, the family moved to Schofield. Ron worked at Haupt Contract Carriers. They purchased and operated G&R Transport, Inc. for 25 years. In 1996, Ron retired and he and Jeanie moved back home to Tomahawk. There wasn’t a day that went by that they didn’t say how thankful they were to have moved back home.
Ron is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years – Jeanie Crass of Tomahawk and children – Dawn Crass, Kay (Rod) Berg, Kris Leggett and John (Carrie) Crass, all of Tomahawk. He is further survived by six grandchildren – Alison Leggett, Annie (Ole) Hanson, Bradley (Allison) Jarvensivu, Cole Leggett, Bethany Berg and Meagan Berg; two sisters – Sherry Thompson and Carol Jarvensivu; his in-laws – Bernie Beutner, George (Loretta) Beutner, Marge Crass and Joe Beutner; sister-in-law – Georgeanne Crass; and brother-in-law – Cliff Stieber.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents; his sister- Sandra Stieber; and brothers – Barry (Nancy) Young, Ken Crass and Arthur (Marge) Crass Jr.
Ron never stopped “working.” He enjoyed his garden, raising chickens and turkeys, farming, logging, woodworking, beekeeping, making maple syrup, hunting and time spent with the gang at the hunting shack. His biggest enjoyment and pride were his four children and his six grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial for Ron Crass took place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Rev. John C. Anderson officiated. Visitation took place from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 at Krueger Family Funeral Home, Tomahawk. The rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation continued on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in the springtime.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Tomahawk Special Olympics.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Marshfield Hospital, Marshfield, Wis., for the loving care they provided for our entire family.
Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.