Ronald Ray Heise, 88, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at his residence.

He was born in the Town of Rib Falls on January 23, 1935 to Lawrence and Freida (Hohndorf) Heise.

Ron married Mary Thornton on October 15, 1983. They enjoyed traveling together until the time of her death on January 23, 1992.

Ron worked at the Wausau Fire Department for 32 years, retiring as a Motor Pump Operator.

He served in the Army Reserves from 1957 – 1963.

Ron enjoyed fishing, playing in the slot tournaments, traveling and family game nights on which he loved a good game of Sheephead. He raced to get the chicken legs at his favorite restaurant, Pizza Ranch, and he always looked forward to his Monday breakfasts with his dear childhood friend, Gerald Fellbaum.

He was always willing to lend a hand, quietly helping wherever he was needed.

Ron dearly loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be greatly missed by them all.

He is survived by his children Julie (Brian) Anderson and Randy Heise. He is further survived by his grandchildren Katherine (Collin Hafen) Anderson, Deborah (Michael) Stencil, Joel (Angela) Anderson, Bronson (Brittany) Heise and Brock Heise. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Kaitlin Tornow, Julia (Benjamin) Reindl, Evan, Scarlett and Jack Stencil, Brian, Oliver and Renelynn Anderson, BrinLee and Barrett Heise. He is survived by a sister, Mattie Burgoyne, a brother, Gaylon (Shirley) Heise, nieces, nephews and a special friend, Sharon Sullivan.

Besides his parents and wife, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Steidinger, brother Charles Heise, brothers-in-law Arthur Steidinger and Norman Burgoyne and niece Lisa Heise.

Visitation will be at John J Buettgen Funeral Home in Schofield on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 9:00am until the time of services at 10:30am. Pastor Rob Love of Immanuel Baptist Church in Wausau will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery, Wausau.

The family would like to thank the staff at Applegate Terrace and the Aspirus Hospice nurses for the outstanding care they gave Ron.

John J Buettgen Funeral is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at honorone.com