Iron Mountain-Ronald W. Christesen, age 89, of Iron Mountain, Mich., departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born February 27, 1933, in Florence, Wis., son of the late Herbert and Dorothy (LeFebvre) Christesen. Ron attended school in Florence, Wis. and graduated from Florence High School with the class of 1951. In February of 1952, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in February of 1956.

Ron worked for a time for Lake Shore, Inc. and UP Office Supply. He then went to work for Michigan Employment Security Commission as a claims clerk. Ron rose through the ranks to become Manager of the Branch Offices of Iron Mountain, Iron River and Ironwood, Mich., retiring in 1992.

Ron was an avid downhill skier and skied at many resorts in Europe, Canada and the United States. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Ron is survived by his wife, Patricia Negro; children, William (Julie) Christesen and Sally (Allan) Hochstein; and granddaughter, Grace Betty Jean Christesen. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Richards Christesen, mother of their two children; and by sisters, Elaine Christesen Rochon and Mary Christesen Walstrom.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, Mich. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. The Funeral Mass will take place Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Mike Chenier will officiate. The American Legion Post 50 of Iron Mountain will accord military honors at the graveside. Burial will be in Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Ron's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Ron's legacy of life.