Ronald H. Kobishop

Ronald Kobishop, 88 of Stevens Point passed away on Sunday, June 11 at Whispering Pines surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on December 27, 1934 in Stevens Point, son of the late William J. and Adeline (Edwards) Kobishop.  He attended McKinley Elementary and PJ Jacobs High School. During high school, Ron worked part-time at Square Grocery on the Market Square. After high school he worked at Great Lakes Corp before taking a job with Consolidated Papers, Inc. Wisconsin River Division in 1961 and retired from there in 1999.

Ron was united in marriage to Agnes Glodowski on August 25, 1956 at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church in Rosholt.  Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve from 1957 – 1963. He was stationed overseas in Schweinfurt, Germany as a heavy vehicle driver and company clerk with the 3rd Medical Tank Battalion, 37th Armored Division.  Returning from overseas, Ron served in the 410th Signal Company in Stevens Point and Camp McCoy as a Lineman.  He was honorably discharged in December, 1963.

He was a Mr. fix-it, do-it-yourself guy and a jack-of-all trades.  He enjoyed remodeling projects, gardening, woodworking, traveling and camping.  You could often spot Ron's 1969 green Chevrolet pick-up truck at St. Joseph's Church where he volunteered his talents.  Ron was on the Building & Grounds Committee for over 50 years.

He and his wife chaired the annual parish picnic for over 30 years and they organized the parish senior bus trips.  Ron made all of the kid's games, picnic tables, benches, and band stage as well as food and beer stands for the parish.  He was most proud of his family and all of their accomplishments.  He especially loved sharing time and activities with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his involvement at St. Joseph's Parish, Ron was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1170, The Moose Lodge 1572, American Legion Post 6 where he served on the Funeral Honor Guard for two decades, and a lifetime member of the North Central Wisconsin Antique Steam and Gas Engine Club.

Ron is survived by his wife Agnes, and daughters Nancy (Tim) Kaczmarek, Mary (Brian) Guzman, and Lisa (Jeff) Dahlseng.  He is further survived by his grandchildren Mike (Amanda) Kaczmarek, Andy (Samantha) Kaczmarek, and Zach, Abbey and Megan Dahlseng and his great grandchildren Trenton, Grace, Jonah and Harper Kaczmarek.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mae, and his brothers Ed, Bill, Jerry and Delbert.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Church in Stevens Point with visitation from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the church.  Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.  Pisarski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

The family would like to thank the emergency room and ICU doctors and staff at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, the staff at Whispering Pines in Plover and Edenbrook in Wisconsin Rapids, and the nurses and staff of Promdica  Hospice for their care and compassion of Ron the past four months.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial scholarship is being established at Pacelli Catholic Schools for a graduating senior entering a trade school program.