Ronald Ron Schacht

Ronald "Ron" Harrison Schacht, 81 of Goodview, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Lake Winona Manor. Ron was born March 2, 1930 in St. Charles to Harrison and Emma (Ramien) Schacht. After the 6th grade, Ron began working at the family farm until 1949 when he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. He was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart Award in 1952. On December 25, 1952 he married Lois Rae Emmons. Ron worked for the Winona Post Office for 30 years. Ron enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening, fishing and hunting. Ron and Lois were members of the Minnesota City Boat Club and enjoyed spending time at their boathouse.Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois; three children, Debbie Clements of Pace, FL, Randy (Crystal) Schacht or Rollingstone and Kevin (Lynn) Schacht of Goodview; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gordy (Joan) Schacht of Goodview, Lyman (Beverly) Schacht of Rockford, IL and a sister, Lorraine Nessler of Lawrence, KS.He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Conrad, Jerry and Herbert; sisters, Iola Schacht and Velma Caffes; and a son-in-law, Greg Clements.A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2011 at Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church with the Reverend Tony Hansen officiating. Following the service, there will be Military Honors by the Leon J. Wetzel Post #9. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Hansen Goodview Chapel is assisting the family.Please share a memory of Ron in his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/212400