Ronald W. Bausch

Ronald W. Bausch, age 50, of Dodgeville, passed awayThursday, October 27, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born on August 15, 1961, in Cassville, the fifth child of eight born to Walter and Leila (Mumm) Bausch. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1979. Ron married his best friend, Susan White, on April 7, 1984. They together lived their lives in Prairie du Chien, Mineral Point and Dodgeville. Ron was always there to help someone, give you a hard time, play a practical joke, and make you laugh. He loved hisreal Harley motorcycle and enjoyed playing pool, playing euchre, and spending time with his family, friends, and co-workers.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Susan Bausch, Dodgeville; his mother, Leila Bausch, Cassville; his brothers and sisters: Mike (Eureka) Bausch, Platteville; Tim (Shelby) Bausch, Potosi; Doreen Hegy, LaCrescent, MN; Sue (Bob Johnson), Holmen; Ken (Dawn) Bausch, Oregon; Dan (Janine Weger) Bausch, Potosi; and Lisa (Mike) Melzer, Menomonee Falls; his mother and father-in-law, Vernon and Ann White, Lancaster; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Al (Kim) White, Lancaster; Warren (Mary) White, Glen Haven; David (Tammi Henke) White, Sun Prairie; Jerry (Mindy) White, Altoona, IA; Blanche (Bill) Windgassen, South Beloit, IL; Cheryl (Shawn Graff) White, Slinger, WI; Jen (Andy) Bausch, Clifton Park, NY; Mo (Mike ) Lancaster,Madison; Nicole (TJ) Hamilton, Sheboygan; along with many nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Walter Bausch, his maternal and paternal grandparents, and godfather, Walter Mumm.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Glen Haven with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven. Family and friends called on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is assisting the family.