Ronald J. Shelton, Elkhorn, WI (1936-2015)
May 11, 1936 - October 27, 2015
Ronald J. Shelton died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family in Elkhorn, WI. He was born on May 11, 1936, in Madison, WI, the son of the late John and Virginia (Tripp) Shelton. Ron was united in marriage to the former Mary Werth from 1958 until 1982. On July 4, 1987, he married JoEllen Hubertz at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Fontana, WI. Ron was a purchasing agent for over 30 years with In-Sink-Erator of Racine, WI. He then worked as material manager with Tankcraft of Darien, WI, for 20 years retiring in 2006. He loved the outdoors, especially being on the golf course. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, JoEllen; six children: Stephanie Shelton, Rebecca Shelton, both of Elkhorn, WI, David (Karen) Shelton, LoEtta (Richard) Nutt, Crystal (David) Potrikus, all of Racine, WI, and Leslie (Patrick) Saladis of Appleton, WI; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; thirteen brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and by a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Elkhorn, WI, with Fr. Oriol Regales officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens in the Town of Delavan, WI. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at HAASE-LOCKWOOD & ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 730 N. Wisconsin Street, Elkhorn, WI. Online Guest Book at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.