Ronald Osthoff

Madison- Ronald Terry Osthoff 59 years of Madison, WI passed away 6/28/2017 in West Allis, WI. He was born in Madison 2/11/1958, the son of Evelyn (Stluka) Osthoff and Leonard Osthoff.
Graduate of Madison Memorial HS. Worked as a printer after suffering a TBI in a motorcycle accident at 19 years young. Married Kris Karls Osthoff on 6/28/1997.
Survivors: Kris Karls; Sister, Bonnie Normington of Madison; Brother, Donnie Osthoff of Belton, TX, Lonnie Osthoff of Lone Rock, WI, nieces, Lauren, Heather, Sara and nephew, Keith; Aunt Dee and Uncle Bob.
Preceded in death by his parents and Uncle Ray.
Ronnie loved nature and was a kind and thoughtful man. He will be deeply missed. Ronnie loved to garden and was very good at it. He and Kris grew a beautiful home garden together and shared tasty jams from their garden each Christmas.

The Day God Called You Home

God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth,
And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough.
And the hills are hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered "Peace be thine".

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
That day that God called you home...
-Author unknown


Heartfelt appreciation to all of Ronnie's wonderful caretakers at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford, WI. Ronnie was extremely lucky to live there. Many, many thanks to all of Ronnie's medical providers and caregivers who enriched his life these past 40 plus years. PLEASE WEAR HELMETS.