Ronald L. Reichwald, age 80 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Homestead Care Center, New Holstein where he resided for many years.

Ron was born on January 12, 1942; son of the late Elmer and Cecelia (Wettstein) Reichwald.  He was raised in the town of New Holstein and graduated from New Holstein High School in the top 6 of his class in 1960. He married Sue Ann Graf on April 24, 1965.  Ron was a licensed cheesemaker working for many cheese companies in the area.  Together with his co-workers, they won many awards with their cheese. Ron was very active in the communities he lived and worked in.  Ron was a very hard worker and dedicated to any job that was handed to him.  He was always willing to give the shirt off his back to help anyone that needed a hand.  In Ron's free time he found joy in golfing, gardening and throwing bean bags.
He is survived by his special friend: Karen Sosinsky of Kiel; his three children: Renee Griep of MN, Randy (Missy) Reichwald of Ada and Rachel (Scott) Buboltz of Sheboygan; four grandchildren: Christopher Griep (fiancée Bonnie) of MN, Johnna Griep (Bryan) of MN, Morgan Reichwald and Rylee Reichwald of Ada.  He is further survived by his brothers: Daniel (Rose) Reichwald, Alvin (Caroline) Reichwald, Richard (Suzanne) Reichwald and Charles (Ann) Reichwald; sisters: Dorothy (Randy) Bishop and Joan Krull; step-siblings: Bruce Reichwald, Vicki Hacker and Sherri Annis; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Gibby, Alan and Billy as well as his sister, Rosie Schinke and brothers-in-law: Ernie Schinke and Ron Krull.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Ron's loved ones would like to thank the Homestead Care Center for all of the care given to Ron through the MANY years.