"I knew ron for many years oly as a voice on the ham bands but did have the honor of meeting him on a trip I made "up north" several years ago. I also had the pleasure of talking technical with Ron on many an aspect of ant4nnas, radios and electronic theory. Ron will be missed by the Ham community and was one of the finest gentelman you would ever encounter on the air. 73, my friend! Mike, KD9TZ"
In loving memory of
Ronald J Krzysiak
July 28, 1941 - January 25, 2014
Ronald Joseph Krzysiak,of Antigo, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his home. He was 72 years old. He was born on July 28, 1941 in Antigo, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Wavrunek) Krzysiak.
He graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1959.
Mr. Krzysiak served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1962, having been stationed in Adak, Alaska during the Cuban Crisis.
Upon returning home for the service he moved to Green Bay. He married Marge (Siefert) Becks in 1967, the couple later divorced.
He was employed at Bell Telephone Company in Green Bay until his retirement in 1996. Following his retirement he returned to Antigo.
Mr. Krzysiak was an avid HAM Radio operator since age 15, having the call sign K9GEC. He loved to talk to his friends on the NET. He had an interest in model trains, enjoyed photography, and playing cards. He was a sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing and was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer fan.
An amateur inventor, he always had a project in "the works".
Survivors include two daughters, Roxann (Tom) Styczynski of Krakow, WI and Ami (Jerry) Gracyalny of Little Suamico, WI; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rita Rentmeester of Campbellsport, WI, Cynthia (John) Hammond of Taylor, WI and Kathryn (Steve) Rolling of Antigo; four brothers, Joseph (Jean) Krzysiak of Lake Havasu, AZ Gary (Laura) Krzysiak of Algoma, James Krzysiak of Antigo and John Krzysiak of Antigo.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lewellyn Rentmeester.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Tributes
"John and family,so sorry to hear of your loss.It is always so hard to say good-by to a loved one.Our thoughts are with you.God Bless you all. .chuck and Judy Melzer"
"The many friends of the Krzysiak kids are so sad to hear that "our" big brother Ron is gone. What an embracing personality! His jokes made me laugh until I cried. What fun he added to the already crazy household. He always had time for the extra brothers and sisters who seemed to be underfoot at the Krzysiak house. We were all welcome there. My love and sympathy goes our to each of my Krzysiak brothers and sisters."
"The Telephone Pioneers of America sadly send our condolences to your family. Ron was a friend, co-worker, and member of our organization. We also thank him for his service. He'll be kept in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Ron was a great guy to work with. We had a lot of fun times at Ma Bell. We all agreed that management drove us nuts. I am so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed."
"Ron freely gave of his time. And had a good grasp of decency and fairness. It's been a pleasure! "
"Jim, Kathy and family...Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time."
"It was my privilege to serve with Ron through our tour of duty at Adak, Alaska. He helped us pass the unpleasent year with his humor and spirit. Dennis Jakl (CTM-2) "
"Enjoyed working with Ron at "Ma Bell" back in the day. Shocked and saddened by his passing. All the best to his family."
"Knew Ron at the phone company, nice, friendly guy made you feel like you were best of friends. Met him out at the rifle range a few times, what a great guy. I feel priviledged to call him a friend. Jack Forystek"
"Ron was represenative of the whole Shak family...he was a wild, humorous and funloving guy full of surprises who lived life to the limit...rest peacefully."
"Ron, sad to lose another classmate and also my cousin. We will not be able to make the funeral, but my condolences go to your family and all the cousins. Miss you, Herb and Kitty Husnick"
"Ron, will miss you. Never met you personally, but sure had many QSO's with you on the air. You are in our prayers...73's my friend. Jeff W9GY"
"Although only a voice on the radio, I have known Ron for 2 years. He has made me welcome on several radio nets, always a friendly "hello" and for that I say "thanks". 73 my friend ... -.-"
"I never met Ron in person but I talked to him for many years on the XPO net and he was a very friendly and informed guy who always was willing to help anyone out with advice on Ham Radio. We will all miss him on Amateur Radio"
"Ron was an enjoyable person to contact via ham radio on the morning nets. He always had a comment to share regarding current affairs which he followed daily on AM radio broadcasts. He was a real radio operator who experimented with antennas and maintained a very active station. His absence will be greatly felt by those who knew him."
"Ron was a great guy. Me and rosie would stop and visit him in antigo every time we went to manitowoc or ill. He would help me on many ham radio repairs. I love old tube radios. loved to look at all his projects old and new. wish I could attend the furnal but I will at a ham fest in naugnee,mi. God Bless RED,N9GHE & Rosie"
"Ron was a great friend and always ready to help you with your radio and antenna problems always made you feel welcome on the radio I am really glad to have met Ron on the radio. God Bless. Bud"
"Ham Radio operators will surely miss Ron on the Ham Bands as he was a BIG fixture on alot of the radio nets held daily. Only met him personally once and what a guy! I'm sure that he will be looking down on us all."
"Ron was a very special neighbor with a big heart and always a tale to tell. He was especially fond of our son Jesse and always walked thru the back field in the summer to watch him shoot bow or throw a baseball around. I grew up with Ron's younger siblings and didn't really know Ron until he moved back to live in the Family home. He was a very kind man and will be missed. Our condolences go out to the entire family. "