Ronald Herbert
Bekken
Ronald Herbert Bekken
Passed away peacefully due to complications from Dementia on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at age 84. Beloved husband of Susan E. Bekken (Nee Schmidt). Loving father of Eric Bekken (Linda Krajcik), the late Lt. Col. Brett Bekken- USMC. Dear Grandfather of Ashley (Jason) Layne, Marissa Bekken (Colin Sladek). Great-Grandfather of Grady Brett Layne. Brother of Larry (Bonnie) Bekken, the late Jackie Kalinowski. Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives, his beloved Delta Sigma Kappa brothers and many other dear friends.
After graduating from Racine Horlick H.S. in 1954, Ron spent two years in the United States Marine Corps in Camp Pendleton, CA.
Ron returned to Wisconsin and attended college at UW-Milwaukee where he played Basketball and Football. He graduated from UWM and was employed by Milwaukee Public Schools for 31 years – during which time he also earned his Masters Degree in Education from UWM. Most of his MPS years were spent teaching at Victory Elementary and Whittier Elementary as a 5th grade teacher.
Ron retired in June of 1992, where he was able to focus most of his time and energy spending time with family and friends. He was an avid golfer and sports fanatic, always willing to share a story or two.
A Memorial visitation will be held Friday, June 25 from 9:30-11AM at St. Alphonsus Church, 6060 S. Loomis Rd. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11AM.
Memorials can be made to a charity of your choice in Ron’s name.
Eric … it is terribly sad when parents pass away. That feeling of their unconditional love they have for their children is beyond comparable.
You have to know that he is now with your brother Brett and your Mom as well as other loved ones.
My condolences and prayers are with you, my friend.
Sue, Eric & family, i was so sorry to hear that Ron had passed away. I remember when you lived in the E section & Brett & Todd were on the wrestling team. Also when Brett was our paper boy. Ron was a great guy & I know he will be missed.
Eric,
Please accept my condolences to you and your family due to your father’s passing.
May God be with you and your family at this sad time.
Take care.
Ron’s passing is one of the most difficult life milestones his brother Larry and I have endured. We are sorry for your tremendous loss of a great human being. His life enriched all.