Ronald L.

Heeg

Ronald L. Heeg, 90, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hewitt with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Rev. Mark Krueger will officiate. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Town of Richfield, Wood County. Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield is assisting the family.

Ron was born on February 4, 1936 in Pittsville to August and Venora (Karsten) Heeg. He graduated from Marshfield High School after four years of study and was married in Marshfield in 1963.

Ron was a lifelong farmer who took great pride in his work and family. He was active in 4-H and FFA, earning the American Farmer Degree in 1957. Ron proudly served eight years in the U.S. Navy Reserve before being honorably discharged in 1962. He began farming and hauling cattle with his brother, Roger, and worked in insurance for six years. In 1964, Ron purchased his farm, which he continued to operate for the next 60 years. In 1970, he was honored as Wisconsin's Outstanding Young Farmer.

Outside of farming, Ron enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, polka dancing, and collecting classic John Deere tractors. He also took pride in his 1957 Chevy and enjoyed spending winters in Arizona. Ron especially enjoyed supporting local youth, purchasing animals at area fairs for more than 30 years.

He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Carla) Heeg and Kevin (Judy) Heeg, both of Marshfield, Melody (Terry) Iattoni of Green Bay, and Tanya (Tom) Atkinson of Suamico; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his brothers, August Heeg Jr. of Unity and Roger Heeg of Marshfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew, Steven, and nieces, Dawn and Tammy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be designated at a later date.