Obituary of Ronald James Kiesling

Ronald J. "Chunk" Kiesling, age 60, of Jefferson passed away unexpectedly, October 27, 2009, in Sparks, Nevada. He was born on December 2, 1948 to Lyle and Florence Kiesling. He attended Jefferson Senior High and was in the US Navy from 1967 - 1980. Chunk was active in and a past president of the Jefferson Kiwanis club, where he was honored by receiving the Hixon Award. He was also involved with a wide variety of different clubs and organizations, including the Jefferson Rock and Gem Society, the VROC Motorcycle Club, the Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Association, the Havasu Gold Seekers Club, the Gemuetlichkeit Days Committee, and the American Legion Band, among others. Chunk enjoyed photography, painting, lapidary work, and rock hunting, working on and riding his motorcycles, playing music, supporting the community and also had a life-long love of learning. He was the first to offer help and the last to seek recognition. He is survived by his mother, Florence Kiesling, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Chunk was very proud of his children and one grandchild and will be deeply missed by Adam Kiesling (St. Paul, MN), Ed Kiesling (Jefferson, WI), Sarah Kiesling (St. Paul, MN), and Mike Kiesling (Mesa, AZ), along with their mother, Donna Kiesling of Jefferson, and grandson Lazlo Kiesling. He is also survived by brothers Norbert "Nubby" (Linda) Kiesling of Arizona, Larry (Kathy) Kiesling of Fort Atkinson, and sister Sharon "Shanny" (Jerry) Ellestad of Fort Atkinson. He is preceded in death by his father Lyle Kiesling. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson. Friends may call from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on the 13th. Condolences may be sent to Edward Kiesling 515 South Whitewater Ave. Jefferson, WI 53549 Private family burial will take place at a later date.