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Ronald Lee Sertich
Print this page E-mail this article Ronald Lee Sertich, age 76, passed away Saturday morning, December 27, 2008 at the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City after his fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

Ronnie was born on July 2, 1932 in Sheboygan, Wis. to John and Lorena Sertich, along with four brothers and two sisters.

He graduated in 1951 from Sheboygan Central High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1953 to 1955.

Ronnie was married to his best friend, Carol Baehr, Jan. 12, 1957 and raised three sons, Rick, Tom and Todd.

They lived in Sheboygan and Howards Grove, Wis. near his parents and siblings Ruth (Bill) Zschetzsche, Bob (Linda) Sertich and Mike (Donna) Sertich until 1971 when they followed his brothers John (Shirley) and **** (Norma) to Tucson, Ariz.

For 25 years, he and Carol worked, raised their boys and made numerous friends in Tucson, and he helped to reopen the Rillito Racetrack in 1988.

Retirement brought a move for the couple to Bullhead City in 1996. Road trips to "see the kids", volunteering for 9 years at St. Vincent de Paul in Bullhead City, projects in his shop or to help others, and trips across the river kept the couple busy.

Ronnie is survived by his loving wife Carol, three sons, Richard (Robin), Thomas (Laurie) and Todd (Sydni); four grandkids, Carrie (James) Douglas, Allison, James and Moose Racing #92 sprint car; and great-grandkids, Christopher and Faith; plus numerous family and friends whose lives he touched and changed.

We'll miss you, Papa Moose.

A private military service will be held at Evergreen in Tucson, Ariz.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ron's name to St. Vincent de Paul Society 781 Marina Blvd. Bullhead City, AZ 86442 would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements by Desert Lawn Funeral Home.

The Sheboygan Press

January 4, 2009