Ronald Lee Koebernick, 78, of Wilton, and long time resident of Richmond, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Mayo Health Center in LaCrosse.  He was born to Sylvia Koebernick  on November 22nd, 1942. He was a member of the Wilton High School Graduating Class of 1960. He joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and was discharged in 1970, and served during the Veitnam War. He enjoyed horses, country dancing, and telling jokes. He worked as a heavy equipment operator before his retirement. Ron was a very hard worker.  He was rough, tough and as strong of a cowboy as they come.  He was also fun loving and generous with others, always giving his help to anyone who needed it.

He is survived by 2 children, Lori (Ludwig) Frison of Milton WI, and Brian (Danielle) Koebernick of Fort Atkinson, WI
5 grandchildren: Anthony and Kylee Koebernick and Chelsea, Nicole, Wyatt Frison, a brother Terry (Cindy) of Overland Park, KS, an uncle Kenneth Koebernick of Wilton, and a cousin Ted Koebernick of Janesville, WI.

He was preceded by his mother and his aunts Marion Jackson and Grace Schell.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, 11:15 a.m.. at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Wilton.  Pastor Cathleen Morris will officiate.  Military honors will be by the Hanson-Stark-Leith-Paeth American Legion Post #508.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wilton, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Due to COVID-19 if you would like to attend the visitation but are in a high risk category, you may call the Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Wilton to arrange a time to visit. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear a mask and respect social distancing according to CDC guidelines.  Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com