Ronald W. Rosenthal
October 16,1942 – June 2, 2023
Ronald W. Rosenthal, 80, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on June 2, 2023.
He was born on Oct. 16, 1942, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to the late William and Cecelia (Singer) Rosenthal.
Ron married Jo Ann Poppy on Sept. 24, 1966, in Scandinavia.
Ron graduated from Iola High School, where he was active in baseball and basketball. He was the first person from Iola to be named to the All-State basketball team. He also graduated from UW–Stevens Point.
Ron’s family was his world. He never missed an opportunity to support them. He would be at dance recitals, concerts, tractor pulls, and (of course) sporting events. He was proud of his collection of old cars, some which he had since his teens. He played baseball for the Scandinavia Vikings until Tracy joined him on the team. After he retired, Willie joined the team. RJ still plays for the Vikings and Ron never missed a game.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann of 56 years; children – Tracy Rosenthal and his family, Chyaine (Hans) Waldoch, Beau Rosenthal and Zachary Rosenthal; Jaci (Brad) Bartel and their family, Brittany (Alex) Stroik and their children Emmett and Elsie, Brandon (Mckenzie) Bartel and Brogan (Brady) Deuman and their child Lainey; Willie (Chris) Rosenthal and their family, Lybie, Katie and Bella; RJ (Sara) Rosenthal and their family, Ryleigh, Quinn and Tate.
Ron is also survived by sister- and brothers-in-law: Linda Lehman, Marie and Daryl Leudke, Pat and Al Hogan, Nancy and Dan Johnson and “lifelong friend” Allie Thulien.
Ron was preceded in death by father William Rosenthal, mother Cecelia Rosenthal, brother Douglas Rosenthal, sister Gloria Rosenthal, and sister-in-law Sue Schroeder and her children Brett and Shannan.
The Funeral Service for Ronald will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church with Rev. Kent Wallace officiating. Visitation will be held at Voie Funeral Home in Iola on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and at the Church on Wednesday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will be at Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to the Scandinavia Viking Baseball club for a bench.