Service Details
Funeral services, with military honors, will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm. A memorial dinner & reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Private interment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In memory of Ronn, you are invited & encouraged to wear Harley attire to the service.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 767 “Moving Wall 2019” have been suggested.
Racine – Ronn D. Ishman, age 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in the comfort of his favorite chair at home on Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Ronn was born in Racine on May 31, 1947 to the late Allen and Katherine (nee: Forde) Ishman. A graduate of Horlick High School, Ronn went on to faithfully serve our country with the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. He was a talented cement finisher / foreman in our community for over 48 years, retiring in 2012.
Among his interests, Ronn enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson, woodworking, and getting his hands dirty in the soil – especially while tending to his amazing rose garden. Above all, Ronn loved spending time with his entire family.
Surviving are his children, Jennifer (Ryan) Kortendick, Nichole (Walter) McDonald, Chad Ishman, Adam (Tiffany) Ishman and Dave Peterson; grandchildren, Austin, Sebastian, Adam Jr., Vincent, Maxwell, Brennan, Kade “Bubba”, Morgan, Isabelle, Christine, Emily, Cody and Amber; great-granddaughter, Eliana; sisters, Cheryl Brown, Pam Ishman and Beth Koleski; sister-in-law, Donna Ishman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ronn was preceded in death by his brother, Dana Ishman; and brother-in-law, Ray Brown.
Funeral services, with military honors, will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm. A memorial dinner & reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Private interment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 767 “Moving Wall 2019” have been suggested. In memory of Ronn, you are invited & encouraged to wear Harley attire to the service.
Judi Peterson says
I’m going to miss Ronn. He is such a sweet guy. My heart is breaking for all you kids.
G-Marcia & Gordy says
To all: my deepest and heart felt sympathy
Chris and Carla says
What a great man and a great friend. He has left an amazing legacy for all of us to emulate. As friends we always felt valued and a part of his life. Chris and Carla
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m looking forward to seeing God’s promise fulfilled at Revelation 21:4 where it says sickness, pain and death will be no more. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Keith Hartwig says
Thanks for your service Marine.
Anonymous says
I was deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected death of my neighbor of 20 years, Ronn Ishman. Ronn was ALWAYS outside working in his garage and his yard; He would occasionally walk across the street to talk if he saw me outside, too. Ron took meticulous care of his property, completing most home improvement projects by himself. I once asked Ron, “Is there anything that you CAN’T do well?” Ron was a straight talker, always clear about his position on the varied issues we discussed in our conversations. Ronn was a good neighbor. His presence on Illinois Street will be missed. Thank you, Ronn, for your service to our country and for your ever-watchful eye looking out over our neighborhood. My sincere condolences to Ronn’s children, grandchildren, family and friends. CarolAnne Frank