Ronald C. Kipfer, age 61, of rural Argyle, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born March 20, 1952 in Monroe the son of Fred and Dorothy (Hauri) Kipfer. Ron graduated from Argyle High School in 1970 and continued his schooling by attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agricultural Extension Short Course. He lived in Argyle Township all of his life where he farmed on the family farm until 2011. Ron built his entire Registered Holstein Herd out of his first cow, Luscious, a project he began as a junior in high school.
Ron is survived by two sisters: Vicki (Larry) Coulthard of Sun Prairie, WI, and Deb Meyer of Janesville, WI; his nephews and niece: Patrick Coulthard of Madison, WI, Brian Coulthard of Chicago, IL, and Kelsey Meyer of Janesville; and special friends: Bud Schmid of rural Argyle, and Gary and Dawn Schmid of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his mother: Dorothy on July 14, 2002; and his father: Fred on May 15, 2008.
Ron is a member of Yellowstone Lutheran Church. He loved his animals, enjoyed fishing, and was an avid Packers fan. In honor of Ron's memory the family asks that all attending the memorial service would wear their favorite Wisconsin sports team or Dairy Industry apparel.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at Yellowstone Lutheran Church, 4472 Saints Road in rural Blanchardville, WI, with Rev. Daniel L. Bohlman officiating. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Yellowstone Lutheran Church.
Ron is survived by two sisters: Vicki (Larry) Coulthard of Sun Prairie, WI, and Deb Meyer of Janesville, WI; his nephews and niece: Patrick Coulthard of Madison, WI, Brian Coulthard of Chicago, IL, and Kelsey Meyer of Janesville; and special friends: Bud Schmid of rural Argyle, and Gary and Dawn Schmid of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his mother: Dorothy on July 14, 2002; and his father: Fred on May 15, 2008.
Ron is a member of Yellowstone Lutheran Church. He loved his animals, enjoyed fishing, and was an avid Packers fan. In honor of Ron's memory the family asks that all attending the memorial service would wear their favorite Wisconsin sports team or Dairy Industry apparel.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at Yellowstone Lutheran Church, 4472 Saints Road in rural Blanchardville, WI, with Rev. Daniel L. Bohlman officiating. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Yellowstone Lutheran Church.