Ronald "Ron" Alex Karlen

Ronald “Ron” A. Karlen, 74, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born November 29, 1949 in Marshfield, son of the late Alexius “Alex” and Lorraine (Boser) Karlen.  On June 6, 1981, he married the love of his life, Lynn Michalewicz at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel.  She preceded him in death on September 21, 2005.

Ron was a truck driver and traveled through all the lower 48 states and was most recently employed with County Materials in Marathon.  Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting, playing pool and softball, was an avid Packers, Brewers and Bucks fan and liked to watch “westerns” especially Gunsmoke.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include, two children, Krystal (Joe) Domini and Larry (Laura) Karlen; five grandchildren, Eleanora and Annelise Domini and Avery, Lyle and Aubri Karlen; siblings, Myron (Mary Ann) Karlen, Lynette “Lyn” (Don) Hieronimus, Patricia “Pat” Kryshak, Michael “Mike” (Roxanne) Karlen and Beverly “Bev” Behnke (Mike Sommer); and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, Lynn, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marjean (James) Nowack; one nephew, Todd Hieronimus; and one niece, Bonnie Karlen.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel.  Rev. Joseph Nakwah and Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will co-preside.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Ron’s memory.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the staff at Mount View Care Center for their excellent care and support for Ron.

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