Ronald W. Lien

Ronald W. Lien,  age 74 of Clear Lake, WI,  died on early Thursday morning, November 5, 2015, at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm, WI where he had been a resident since 2009.
 
Ronald William Lien was born on January 5, 1941, in Chicago, IL the son of William and Ruby (Gregersen) Lien.   He  grew up in Clear Lake, WI, was confirmed at Moe Lutheran Church and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1959.  Ron was married to Kathie Gilbertson  on March 10, 1962 at Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.  Together they made their home in Clayton, WI and raised four children, Jeffrey, Craig, Shelley and Jamie.  Ron owned and operated Lien's Body Shop in Clayton, WI until 1980.  He then owned and operated General Machine in Clayton, WI and worked as a machinist and fabricator for many years. In 2000 Ron and Kathie moved to Clear Lake, WI.  Ron's talents were many.  He was very inventive and could build or fix almost anything.    In his spare time he enjoyed restoring old cars, riding motorcycle, hunting, fishing and camping.   Ron especially loved spending time with his kids and grand kids.  Ron suffered a stroke in 1993 and his health continued to deteriorate until the time of his death.
 
Ron is proceeded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Lien;  & sister, Sharon Rothe;
 
Survived By
Wife  -  Kathie Lien -  Clear Lake, WI
 
Children
Jeffrey (Tammy) Lien -  Clayton, WI
Craig (Sharon) Lien -  Clear Lake, WI
Shelley (Kevin) Winegar -  Clear Lake, WI
Jamie (Lisa) Lien  - Clayton, WI
 
Grandchildren
Kelly (Mike) Martin, Katie (Brad) Thompson, Jessie (Pete) Ross, Tawny Lien, Lance Winegar,  Cody (Ashley) Lien,  Brock Lien, Masyn Lien, Mitch Lien, Kort Lien, & Gabbie Lien
 
Great Grandchildren  -  Landon Winegar, Christian Thompson, Dawson Thompson, Ady Ross,   Ella Martin, and  Dylan Martin
 
 Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends
 
Memorial Service on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 11 am  from Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Reeve, WI
 
Clergy  -  Rev. Todd Groat     
 
Visitation  -  Monday, November 9, 2015 from 4 - 7 pm from the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI
and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.
 
Interment  -  Moe Lutheran Cemetery,  Clayton, WI
 
Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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