Ron W. Lafave

Ronald "Ron" W. LaFave 66, Wausau, died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born July 12, 1940 in Phelps, son of the late Wilbur and Eva (Sulstrom) LaFave. On July 6, 1963, he married Barbara Griechen in Wausau. She survives. Ron served in the United States Navy. For 33 years, he worked for Norlen Inc., Schofield until retirement. Among his many interests, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling and loved to tell jokes. Survivors include, his wife, Barb LaFave, Wausau; three children, LeRoy (Terra) LaFave, Wausau, Lauri (Andy) Goretski, Tomahawk and Brenda (Carey) Romanowski, Mosinee; six grandchildren, Nicole and Josh LaFave, Kaylee and Quinn Goretski and Casara and Chyanne Romanowski; two sisters, Faith (Robert) Wiedeman, Manhatton, Mo. and Christene Normand, Marathon; and two brothers, Fred (Connie) LaFave, Ellensburg, Wash. and Randy (Vickie) LaFave, Wausau. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Brian LaFave; one sister, Marie LaFave; and one brother-in-law, Steve Normand. Upon Ron's request, there will be no funeral services. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com