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Ronald F. Strahm, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born on January 26, 1944, at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, the son of Robert and Adeline (Landmark) Strahm.

Ron graduated from New Glarus High School in 1962. On September 9, 1966, he was united in marriage to June Zweifel at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus. Ron had worked at Federal Industries in Belleville and then retired from Sub-Zero in Fitchburg after more than 35 years. In his retirement Ron continued to work at the New Glarus Wäsche Center. He was a member of the Swiss United Church of Christ. Ron loved his family and was proud to help raise his grandchildren. He also enjoyed sharing his love of music with family through his guitar.

Ron is survived by his wife, June; daughter, Wendy (Mike) Strahm; grandchildren, Xander (Rebecca), Evonne, Alexys, Ja'Kodey, D'Angelo, Ali'Zae, and Money Strahm; and great-granddaughter, Maliyah. He is further survived by a sister, Doris Streiff; sister-in-law, Jill (Gene) Duerst; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Ernie; and a brother-in-law, Dean Streiff.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 Fifth Avenue, New Glarus, WI, with Pastor Pat Pluss officiating. Burial is in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus, WI. A visitation preceded the funeral service from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus.

The family would like to thank Sam, Dana, Dorene, and all the others for the care and support given to Ron and his family.

The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.