Ronald “Ron” Norman Pagenkopf

Ronald “Ron” Norman Pagenkopf, 76, Danbury, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025.

Ronald was born April 25, 1949, the son of Norman and Edna (Kirchhoff) Pagenkopf, in Caryville, and when young, moved to Cadott.

He attended Eau Claire Technical College, for a machinist degree. Ronald married Mary Leis, Nov. 1, 1975, and lived in Cadott. He moved to Burnett County, in January 1982, where he raised his children and worked at Horton/Nexen, until his retirement in 2014.

He was a gentle and loving husband, and devoted father. An avid outdoorsman, Ron found joy in the tranquility of nature, often casting a line with family friends. He was deeply committed to helping others, always lending a hand in his church and to friends.

Ron’s smile and warm spirit created memorable moments that will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife – Mary; children – Ann (Bob) Buckley, Sara (Alan) Kluge, Susan (Luke) Monahan and Joseph Pagenkopf; grandchildren – Crystal (Cory) Trogner, William Kluge, Elizabeth Kluge, Declan Monahan and Molly Monahan; great-granddaughter – Kinley Trogner; siblings – Coeta Peloquin, Mary (Jim) Tumm and Richard (Jackie) Pagenkopf; his beloved aunt – Betty Sarrett; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-inlaw – John “Chuck” Peloquin, Bernard “Nick” and Gerald “Jerry” Leis, and Nick Falzarano.

Services were held Sunday, Aug. 3, beginning at 3 p.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster, with Scott Peterson and Vicar Josh Henry officiating. Visitation was from 1 p.m., until the time of the service, Sunday, at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.