Ronald N. Yerges, 71, of Columbus passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Home Again Assisted Living in Columbus. Ronald was born the son of Myron and Leona (Boettcher) Yerges on October 26, 1953 in Columbus. He was a graduate of Columbus High School. Over the years Ronald owned and operated the Yerges familyContinue Reading
Ronald N. Yerges, 71, of Columbus passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Home Again Assisted Living in Columbus.
Ronald was born the son of Myron and Leona (Boettcher) Yerges on October 26, 1953 in Columbus. He was a graduate of Columbus High School. Over the years Ronald owned and operated the Yerges family farm. He also delivered newspapers for the Daily Citizen and Wisconsin State Journal.
Ronald was a lifelong member of Zion EV. Lutheran Church in Columbus. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. Ronald enjoyed bowling, hunting, playing darts, riding his motorcycle and 4-wheeler.
Ronald is survived by his brother Fred Yerges of Waterloo; 11 nephews and nieces: Michael (Lucy) Vick, Matthew (friend Amy Ketelboeter) Vick, Andrew (Kris) Vick all of Columbus, John (Angela) Yerges of Cambridge, Teresa (Daniel) Stofflet of Doylestown, Brenda Schaalma of Juneau, Helen (James) Aubart, Terri Yerges all of Waterloo, Debra Holland-Nostad, Cheri Holland-Edwards both of Stoughton, and Bruce Holland of Verona. Ronald is survived by many great nieces and nephews. Ronald also had his special companion Sheila his dog that will miss him.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Shirley Holland and Judith Vick; brothers-in-law: Roger Holland and Wilbert Vick; sister-in-law Donna Yerges; nephew Wayne Holland, niece Michelle Vick; and nephews-in-law: James Edwards and Gerald Schaalma.
A visitation will be held at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Columbus on Friday, December 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Tim Schwartz will officiate. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus.
Chris Raabe
left a message on January 10, 2025:
I just saw Ron’s obituary on Koepsell’s website. I met Ron when he delivered papers to the BP in Reeseville. We would visit every time he delivered the papers and became friends. Although we had lost contact after he stopped bringing papers to the station. I am so sorry for your loss, he was a nice guy and even when he was having car problems always seemed happy. I always nagged him about needing to get to the doctor.
Mike Yuds
left a message on December 20, 2024:
Sorry to hear of Ron’s (Pudgie) passing. He was a good friend through grade school, high school and beyond. Lot of memories from the bowling team to milking cows in a tux we rented for a wedding. A lot of memories you will be missed.
Andy olson
left a message on December 18, 2024:
We work together for the last 23 years delivering the daily newspaper around the countryside we spend many hours talking while we where on our adventures, my you rest in peace while flying high until we meet again
Cheryl hegge
left a message on December 17, 2024:
So sorry to hear,he was a life long customer of mine at the clip joint. We had some great laughs.he was driving by my shop one day and saw me dancing,we always laughed about that. He was a super nice friend.
Sheila
left a message on December 17, 2024:
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I knew him from delivering mail to many of the same places he delivered the newspapers. We always chatted about car repairs, needing new brakes, and the wear and tear on our cars. I hope he is now driving a luxury car that never needs brakes again. RIP Ron (Pudgie)
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Chris Raabe
left a message on January 10, 2025:
I just saw Ron’s obituary on Koepsell’s website. I met Ron when he delivered papers to the BP in Reeseville. We would visit every time he delivered the papers and became friends. Although we had lost contact after he stopped bringing papers to the station. I am so sorry for your loss, he was a nice guy and even when he was having car problems always seemed happy. I always nagged him about needing to get to the doctor.
Mike Yuds
left a message on December 20, 2024:
Sorry to hear of Ron’s (Pudgie) passing. He was a good friend through grade school, high school and beyond. Lot of memories from the bowling team to milking cows in a tux we rented for a wedding. A lot of memories you will be missed.
Andy olson
left a message on December 18, 2024:
We work together for the last 23 years delivering the daily newspaper around the countryside we spend many hours talking while we where on our adventures, my you rest in peace while flying high until we meet again
Cheryl hegge
left a message on December 17, 2024:
So sorry to hear,he was a life long customer of mine at the clip joint. We had some great laughs.he was driving by my shop one day and saw me dancing,we always laughed about that. He was a super nice friend.
Sheila
left a message on December 17, 2024:
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I knew him from delivering mail to many of the same places he delivered the newspapers. We always chatted about car repairs, needing new brakes, and the wear and tear on our cars. I hope he is now driving a luxury car that never needs brakes again. RIP Ron (Pudgie)
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