Ronald Melvin Mathsen

Ronald M. Mathsen, 83, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born October 6, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN, son of the late Melvin and Irene (Singelseter) Mathsen.  On June 9, 1962, he was united in marriage to Lillian Johnson in Valier, MT.

Ronald was a Professor of Mathematics at North Dakota State University (NDSU) until his retirement.

Survivors include, his wife, Lillian, Wausau; two sons, Chris Mathsen, Omaha, NE and Curt (Tammy) Mathsen, Minneapolis, MN; four grandchildren, Kinsey (Brett), Baylee (John), Karsten and Kari; and one sister, Sharon (Julian) Jensen.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Lori; grandson, Jacob; and sister, Linda Burckhard.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com