Ronald Arno "Pork Chop" Hickman, 63, formerly of School Hill, died Friday morning March 8, 2024 at Garrow Villa Assisted Living in Brillion. He was born on May 17, 1960, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arno and Lillian (Knier) Hickman. Ronnie graduated from Kiel High School in 1979 and completed the Dairy Herd Program at LTC. While in high school, he was a member of FFA and was an alumni supporter after graduation. He farmed for many local farms during his career. Ronnie was a member of the Knights of Columbus Kiel Council #5539 and was a 4th Degree Knight with the Msgr. Philipp Dries Council of Sheboygan. He was an avid fan of racing, especially NASCAR and local races. He loved to attend the local race tracks on Friday with his nephew, Evan.

Survivors include his sisters; Mary Beth Hickman, School Hill, and Margaret (Andrew) Bonde, Iowa; his nephew and buddy, Evan Bonde; his niece and princess, Erin (Ryan) Reinken; his great nephew and little sport, Rhys, with another great nephew on the way. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean Marie.

A memorial service for Ronnie will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6th Street, Kiel) with Deacon Bernard "Pat" Knier officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, at the funeral home, from 1:00 pm until 2:45 pm, when brief family rites will be held. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery in School Hill.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Garrow Villa Assisted Living for their care and to the staff of Calumet County Hospice for making Ronnie comfortable in his last days.