From the Eau
Claire
Leader-Telegram
Ronald Sphele
Ronald J. Spehle,
78 of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Mayo Clinic
Health Systems-Eau Claire.
Ron was born on July 23, 1941 to Joseph and Elnora (Campbell) Spehle in
Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1959. One
of his first jobs was hauling black dirt. Ron married Nancy Hayden on
April 5, 1975 in Eau Claire. He later worked as a mason and was a plural
member of the Masonic Temple Lodge #112 in Eau Claire and Buffalo River
Lodge #252 of Mondovi. Ron was first a volunteer firefighter for the Town
of Brunswick and later worked as a full-time firefighter for the City of
Eau Claire. In his later years, Ron worked for Ayers. Ron was a lifetime
farmer and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a beloved father, grandfather,
uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Ron was always ready to lend a hand or
help with anything else that was needed. He always sang the song “The
Auctioneer” like a professional. Ron has left his mark all over the
community being a ready source of history, advice, stories, and a
listening ear.
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