mmunity. When economic changes crippled the building industry, Ron joined Piper Jaffray & Hopwood, Inc. where he began his career as an award-winning financial advisor. Fifteen years later he transferred his skills to Morgan Stanley's wealth management team in Madison. Having begun at age 11 pushing an ice cream cart, he bussed tables as a teen, then put himself through college working various construction and photographic jobs and a grueling full-time season in Sears credit department. Ron's 'old-school' work ethic gave him satisfaction and blessed many people well after he retired in 2011. When he met Laura, Ron learned how to play...after work, of course! His sparkling eyes and jovial smile were captivating, and his witty one-liners seasoned any conversation. They married in 1973 and remained devoted to each other until Ron's last breath. Their strength and commitment flowed from interactive faith in the promises of their marvelously present Lord, Jesus Christ. This faith grounded Ron in the integrity of his work and in his tireless willingness to help family, friends and strangers in need of service or supply. Ron enjoyed many family trips in well-appointed vans, and elegant business travels with Laura and friends--particularly their years of countryside convertible cruising. He happily watched his kids perform in music, sports, and school events, sharing food and wine with friends, camping at Crescent Lake near Rhinelander, visiting his extensive family, playing basketball, racquetball, running...and finally just walking, and walking, and walking.... During his last years at home, his famous popcorn and watching movies with Laura never grew old. He maintained many solid friendships as long as he lived, and those were faithful to him in his hour of need. You know who you are--he loved and appreciated each of you! Ron is survived by his wife, Laura, and their children--Suzanne (Vincent), Daniel, and Gina (Aaron), his daughters Elizabeth and Anne (Paula), granddaughters Delphine, True, and Rowen Brave, his popcorn-loving Maltese Bennie, and many Jacobsons and Bouffious who loved and admired him. We will gather to celebrate Ron's life with a reception at the Tamarack Trails Clubhouse, 110 South Westfield Rd., Madison, WI from 1:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2019. We will honor him formally in a short program at 3:00. Please enjoy sharing gifts in his memory with the charity of your choice or with Samaritan's Purse International Disaster Relief: https://www.samaritanspurse.org. Yes, Dearest, we are glad we could see you! Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 East Washington Avenue, Madison 608-249-6666