Ronald Breuer

Ronald P. Breuer, 81, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.  Funeral services will be at 5:00 PM, Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.  Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate.  Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274.  Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Wisconsin, at a later date.  Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Ron was born on November 13, 1943, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Marcella (Mumm) Breuer. He served in the United States Navy from 1961 – 1963 where he specialized in Naval intelligence while stationed in London, England.  He was united in marriage to Sherilynn “Sheri” Gelbach on October 18, 1969, at St. Charles Catholic Church, Cassville, Wisconsin.  Ron worked for John Deere starting at the Moline, Illinois plant and then the Dubuque Works plant.  He retired after 38 years of service where he was a mill operator.

Ron loved to hunt, fish and garden.  After retirement he was very involved in the Platteville Farmers Market.  He was known for his peppers that he grew and then made into seasonings.  The hotter and spicier, the better.  Ron also had the knack for growing some of the best garlic around.

Ron is survived by his wife, Sheri; two children, Jeff Breuer and Jennifer (Eric) Sabel; one grandson, Parker Sabel;  brother-in-law, Randy Gelbach and many beloved nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Maurice and sister, Linda Breuer.