Ronald Krogstad
MADISON - Ron Krogstad, age 66, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 22, 2021, in Madison, from complications due to COVID-19.
He was the beloved husband and best friend of Karen (Talasek), loving father of Amy and Andrew (Courtney), and adoring grandfather to Calvin and Parker. He will also be missed by his cocker spaniel, Wilson.
He was born on Oct. 20, 1954, in Fond du Lac, to Roland "Rollie" and Irma (Sorensen) Krogstad.
Ron grew up in the Madison area and graduated from Madison West High School. He worked as an appliance salesman in the Madison area for over 30 years. An avid sports fan, Ron enjoyed rooting for his favorite teams, especially the Badgers football and basketball programs. He loved golfing, traveling, music, cars, good food, and spending quality time with family and friends.
The family wishes to thank the incredible ICU staff of Meriter Hospital for the compassionate care given to Ron.
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'Ronnie' Krog was one of my best friends in high school and a really great guy. We went on a few ski trips together; played 4-Lakes basketball and summer league softball together; went on an insane camping trip with a few other classmates; and frequented 'Ripple Night' at the old Ridgewood Trace bar on Fish Hatchery Road (even though we were underage at the time). I stayed in touch with him for a few years after high school (playing city league basketball), but we lost track of each other after that. As far as I know, Ron lived in Madison for his entire life. Sadly, he contracted COVID-19 sometime last year and spent much time in the ICU. He finally succumbed to the virus in April of this year (2021). I went to his funeral (as did several other classmates) and truly regret not having connected with him in our later years. RIP Ronnie!
tribute by Bob Lucas