Ronald Frank LeSech

Ronald Frank LeSech, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on August 23, 2024 with his family at his side.

Ronald "Ron" LeSech was born in San Francisco, CA on October 10, 1942 to Henry LeSech and Marian Myers. After graduating high school, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He served in Japan before being transferred to the USCG Mesquite in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Here, he met his love Sue Ann Graf and they married June 5, 1965. Three children, Lori, Lisa and RJ soon followed. The five visited and lived in locales spanning across the U.S.  Upon his retirement from the Coast Guard in July of 1980, he moved the family back to Sturgeon Bay.

Ron was not content to sit idle. He entered the private sector soon after leaving the Coast Guard. First decade saw him working as safety and security at Bayship. The next decade was spent with Hatco as a water tester. He was a frequent presence at Brussels Countryside Diner, always ready with a card trick, joke or conversation to entertain hungry guests. Ron was a skilled handyman and craftsman. He solved issues with hundreds of DIY projects and his inventive determination to leave things better than he found them.

Ron is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Sue, and his daughters Lori Wery (Bill Pugh), Lisa Ehlers (Keith) and daughter in law, Donna LeSech.  He served as "Gpa" to Jordan, Jared and Joshua (Lorna) Conlon, Jackson and Austin Wery, and CJ Ogden.  He also adopted the title of "GGpa" to Caroline Conlon with sister Remington expected later this year.  Siblings Larry LeSech (Wendy), Janice Taro (Jim), Noralyn Bell and George Myers (Kim), in laws Bill Graf (Maryann), Diane Kittinger, Bob Graf (Linda), Michele Dolle (Kevin). Ron will be missed by the many extended family members and friends whose lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Ron "RJ" LeSech; and also his, brother, Randy (Kirsten) LeSech.

"Though we feel the loss, we are all the greater for having known him."

A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m., visitation beginning at 3:00 on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay with Bill Graf officiating. Military honors by the United States Coast Guard and V.F.W. Post #3088 will follow at the funeral home. Food and friendship to follow at V.F.W. Clubhouse, 744 Delaware St., Sturgeon Bay.

Ron will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery in the Town of Sevastopol.

Memorials may be given in his name to DOOR CANcer, Inc. (P.O. Box 423, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; www.doorcancer.com/donate) OR animal rescue organization Ace Equestrian (272 Edgerton Rd., Albion, WI 53534).

"Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff of DC Medical, Bellin Health, St. Vincent Cancer Center and Unity Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care you provided. Special thank you to Huehns for their invaluable assistance."

Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Ron may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.

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