Ronald “Ron” Gosh, 86, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on August 4, 1939, to the late Edward and Dorothy (nee Schulfer) Gosh in Stevens Point, WI. The family moved to Milwaukee. Ron attended Casimir Pulaski High School. He honorably served in the United States Army. On October 14, 1961, he was united in marriage to Donna Kay Root. Ron worked for the Falk Company in Milwaukee as a machinist for 33 years until retirement. He was a very hard worker. Ron enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, and coaching sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and all his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Those Ron leaves behind to cherish his memory include his nine children, Jacqueline (Carlos) Marrero, Whitewater, WI, Michelle (Greg) Guthrie, Whitewater, WI, Michael (Sandra) Gosh, Johnson Creek, WI, Danette (Scott) Wileman, Fort Atkinson, WI, James (Natasha) Gosh, Whitewater, WI, Robert, (Kim) Gosh, Whitewater, WI, Stephanie (James) Boehning, Fort Atkinson, WI, David (Robin) Gosh, Elkhorn, WI, and Melissa Cutshall of East Troy, WI; 25 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Bev) Gosh; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Gosh; his grandchild, Kayla Boehning, two sisters, Ruth (Bud) Siris and Marie Eberhardt; nephew, Jason Letizia; and sister-in-law, Denise Kaminski.
VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m.
SERVICE: A service to remember Ron will be at the funeral home Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
The family would like to specially thank his granddaughter and husband Nicole and Jim Mildenstein as well as Rainbow Hospice for all their help and care.
The Nitardy Funeral Home has been entrusted with Ron’s arrangements.
