Ronald D. Stellar, 73, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, died Friday, June 9, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

                Ron was born September 24, 1949 in Arcadia, the son of Adolph and Bernice (Skreipietz) Stellar. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked for Chippewa County where he was a diesel mechanic.

                On July 12, 1969, Ron married Peggy Slaby at St. John’s Catholic Church in Whitehall. He was a member of Holy Ghost Church.

                Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, going to the camper and auctions. He would help anybody out by giving his shirt off his back. He knew just about everything and enjoyed coaching his grandchildren in T-Ball and Softball. Ron owned his own towing business for 17 years.

                Ron is survived by his wife, Peggy; one daughter, Lori Stellar of Chippewa Falls; three sisters, Charlotte Bisek and Patricia (Jerry) Knutson both of Independence and Joyce Schneider of Blair; and three grandchildren, Dakotah, Alyssa and Tyes.

                Ron was preceded in death by one son, Keith Stellar; and his parents.

                A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16 at Holy Ghost Church in Chippewa Falls. Inurnment will be in Prairie View Cemetery in the village of Lake Hallie. Military rites will be conducted by the Independence American Legion Post #186.

                Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16 at the church.

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

A Memorial Mass for Ronald D. Stellar was held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16 at Holy Ghost Church in Chippewa Falls.

                The Very Rev. Jesse Burish was celebrant of the Memorial Mass and officiated at the prayers of inurnment in Prairie View Cemetery.

                Music during the Mass was provided by Nancy Haley and Beth Martinek. Readings were given by Dakotah Naser-Stellar and Lori Stellar. Gift bearers were Alyssa Stellar and Tyes Vokovan.

                Urn bearers were Dakotah Naser-Stellar, Alyssa and Lori Stellar and Tyes Vokovan.