Ronald W Senft

Cambria: Ronald W. Senft, age 86 or rural Cambria, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 30, 2020 with family at his side. Ron was born on April 10, 1934, the son of William and Olwen (Cowley) Senft. He attended Welsh Prairie country school and was a 1952 graduate of Cambria High School. Ron was united in marriage to Delores Zimmerling on June 10, 1961. Ron was a farmer all his life and was very proud of his herd of champion Polled Hereford cattle and dedicated his working life to improving his herd. Outside of farming, Ron served as President of Wisconsin Corn Growers Assoc., a member of Polled Hereford Assoc. and the Badger Antique Auto Club. Ron was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cambria and enjoyed the time spent with Shirley Lloyd counting the church tithe after Sunday services. Many will remember Ron as a man who loved to go out for breakfast, pheasant and deer hunting, fishing and his travels to Ouray, Colorado or to the relative’s ranch in Wyoming. He had a great sense of humor and was often caught sneaking treats to the beloved family dog and singing “Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble”, but was also serious minded for those in need. Ron will be sadly missed and mourned by his wife, Delores of 59 years; his children, Richard (Debby) Senft of Colorado, Lisa Jurgerson of rural Cambria; his grandsons, Dustin Jurgerson of rural Cambria, Brandon Jurgerson of Rio and Cody Senft of Beaver Dam; his granddaughters, Tasha Senft of Green Bay and Alesia Senft of Colorado; three great grandsons; his dearest friend, Fortunato Rubia; other relatives and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at 4 p.m. at the Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home in Cambria with Rev. Kristin Frederich officiating. Following the service, relatives and friends may spend time with the family from 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Inurnment will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1p.m. at the Cambria Cemetery. The Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home in Cambria is serving the family. www.kratzfh.com.