Ronald D. Tomaloff, 61, died unexpectedly at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on February 21, 1947 to the late Stanley and Stella (nee: Jacukowicz) Tomaloff. Ron worked for Case New Holland for over 32 years, last working on Monday. An avid golfer, Ron could often be found spending his spring and summer days on the course. He also enjoyed his life as a grandfather. Ron attended St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and recently joined the Loyal Order of the Moose in Kenosha. He is survived by loving wife of 20 years, Veronica “Roni” of Racine; his children, Michael (Amanda) Tomaloff of Madison, Christopher Tomaloff of Racine, Eric (Jody) Ambrose of Racine, Mindy (Mike) Ramig of Sturtevant; his grandchildren, Caleb and Brooke Ramig; mother-in-law, Helen Gill of Racine; nephew, David Tomaloff and niece, Lisa Borgo both of Racine. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Joannie Tomaloff; brother, Stan (Carol) Tomaloff and father-in-law, John Gill. Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, August 22, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. for a public visitation. The celebration of his life and funeral mass will be held on Saturday at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring St) at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. William Dietzler officiating. There will also be a visitation in the church on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia will follow the mass. Ron’s family wishes to thank the emergency physicians and staff at All Saints Medical Center and the Neuro I.C.U. at Froedtert Hospital for doing all they could to help Ron. Also, a special thank you to the Wisconsin Donor Network for giving the family an opportunity for Ron to be an organ donor.
Christopher says
I love you, Father of mine…
~Fergles
Lynnette Johannsen says
Ron was my co-worker, my buddy, and my mentor. Ron made me smile every day. I will miss Ron so much. CNH will NOT be the same without him. Ron is in a better place now, I hope they have nicer golf courses up there!
Lynnette
Jessica Salgado says
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, I give my syphathy and wish your family well. My mom wishes she could make it to the funeral and told me to tell you to hang in there and she loves you Roni.
Your in prayers.
James Krueger says
To know Ron was a pleassure.His fun loving attitude always made me feel at ease in front of him. He will be missed by all that had the pleassure of dealing with him here at Mazak. I would like to offer my condolences to his family and eveyone at CNH for their loss of a great friend
Gary Riemer says
Ron was a “tough nut”, but a great guy to know once you moved past the rough edges. Loyal, dedicated, Ron always wanted to do the right thing for friends and the company. I will greatly miss his sense of humor.
Doug Erdman says
To Ron’s family;
It was an absolute pleasure to have had the opportunity to know Ron. (from working with him)
I carry a large hole in my soul that was filled with joy and laughter from Ron’s presence.
He is deeply missed by many and will always be remembered (by me) for his wit, humor and vigor.
My shared condolences on our loss.
Ryan Deeter says
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I wish I could be with you during your time of need.
John Valko says
On behalf of the UAW Local 180 Executive Board, Bargaining Committee and membership, we extend to “Roni” and the entire family our deepest sympathy on the untimely loss of Ron.
Those of us that knew him, knew him to be a gentle and caring person with a great sense of humor.
I will always remember Ron because of something we always said to each other if we crossed paths in the plant. Since I live just around the corner from you we had this little saying when addressing each other. It was: “Hi Neighbor”. I always got a little kick out of that and will miss hearing it.
May God Bless You and Give You Comfort in the Days ahead.
John Valko, President
UAW Local 180
Keith N. Zierk says
I have known Ron all of my life. He was alyways a good friend. My deepest sympthies. Keith
Tim Sommers says
I started at Case in May and met Ron in the Wednesday Golf League. What a joy and fun loving person to be around. He will be missed by many. My condolences to you all.
PATTI ESSON says
RON WILL ALWAYS BE HELD IN MY MEMORIES AS BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON, ALWAYS JOKING, LAUGHING AND MAKING THOSE ‘SMART ASS COMMENTS’. HE HAD A WAY OF ALWAYS MAKING MY DAY SO MUCH BETTER. I WILL MISS HIM. MY MOST SINCERE AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
STEVEN MONK says
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
THE LIFE OF THE PARTY, LOTS OF GREAT LAUGHS WORKING ALONG SIDE OF YOU FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.
GOD BE WITH YOU FOREVER
Terry Anderson says
Ron was a great person to work with at Case. He will be greatly missed. My God give you comfort in these times
Erica Shelton says
To the Tomaloff family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ron was such a great man and will be missed dearly at CNH.
May God give you comfort and solice as you go through the grieving process. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Erica Shelton & Family
Gary & Elaine Gongola says
Ron’s golfing and dinner company will be missed at North Hills Country Club. We shared many good times. I met Ron about 30 years ago at J.I.Case and about six weeks ago enjoyed finishing in the money in a golf event. Every dinner he reflected on his children. A sorry loss. Gary Gongola
Michael Jandl says
To All of Ron’s family please accept my deep condolences on the passing of your loved one.
Michael Jandl
Brad and Marina Freiheit says
Ron had a terrific sense of humor and I enjoyed the meetings I had with him. I know Ron is in heaven trying to get a game of golf started.
God bless Ron and our condolences to the family.
Dale Sole says
Emmitt McGhee & Family says
To the family of Mr. Tomaloff, we are praying that God gives you comfort during these difficult times. We are so sorry to hear of your loss, I worked with Mr. Tomaloff many years, he was a very nice Man.
David Volz says
To the Tomaloff Family, my deepest condolences. To a great man that was taken by the lord way to early.
My fondest memories of Ron are he could alway’s put a smile on your face and put a laugh in you. He could bust your chops and make you enjoys it. “Monty Python” Aways look at the brighter side of life! “Whistle”
Mark McCarville says
I have known Ron for approximately 24 years total and in the last 3 1/2 years I have had the pleasure of becoming very close to Ron. In your life you have few times to connect with individuals that are real and want to know you for who you are. Ron was one of those times. I will miss him and words cannot describe my compaasion for his friends and family in this time of grief.
Thomas Tuttle says
I was out of town last week and was saddened with this news. I am one of the Engineers working in Burr Ridge that worked with Ron. He and I go back to the Case and IH merger in 1985. I began working with Ron at the Tractor Plant and gained a great deal of respect for his knowledge of machining. Ron was always glad (not really) to see me when I would stop by to see him, but after a few years I think I grew on him. He was a friend that will be missed greatly. My condolences to your family.
Scott Hanson says
My condolences. I only worked with Ron for about 10yrs but the good times we had together I will cherish forever.God bless all of you
John Boehm says
I was happy to work with Ron for many years and enjoyed his humor and ability to get people to solve problems and not dwell on causes. May God keep you happy and safe in his care.