Ronald Lee Gantner

Ronald Lee Gantner, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2023, in Madison, Wis.

He was born in Port Washington, Wis., and attended Random Lake High School. He was the salutatorian of his graduating class in 1972.

He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received his bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering in 1976.

He had an avid love for computers, electronics and ’70s rock, and was a master at Frisbee.

Ron enjoyed spending time with friends and family and had a kind heart. He will be remembered for his keen mind, handsome grin, chef skills and wit.

He was preceded in death by his father Ambrose Gantner and his mother Jeanette Bach (Gantner) of Port Washington, Wis., his uncle Virgil Gantner (Shirley) of Fredonia, Wis., his uncle Donald Gantner (Val) of Random Lake, Wis., and his aunt Eva Schmitz of Random Lake, Wis.

Ron is survived by the apples of his eye, his dear daughter Melanie Gantner of Las Cruces, N.M., and his beautiful granddaughter Sophia Castillo of Las Cruces, N.M., his uncle Vernon Gantner of Random Lake, Wis., his aunt Celine Schmidt of Cascade, Wis., and extended cousins.

A celebration of life and services will take place at a later date.

He will be laid to rest in Port Washington, Wis.