Ronald J. Schaap, 72, Marshall, died peacefully on Friday,
June 26, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1947, in Sheboygan Falls, to Jacob and
Marie (Reiss) Schaap. Ron graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1965.
He married Jean Evert on July 21, 1978 in Pewaukee.
Ron spent his career working to advance the holstein breed
and supporting the dairy industry. After high school he worked for Pinehurst
Farms, eventually becoming a herdsman. In 1984, Ron became a classifier for the
Holstein Association. Even after retiring, he continued to work in the dairy
industry as a contributor to Dairy Agenda Today.
Ron loved watching sports, talking cows, telling stories,
making jokes, and staying connected with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife (Jean), his two children, Andrew
(Tara) Schaap of Wichita, Kansas and Ruth Schaap of Lake Mills, and two
grandchildren.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his only
sister, Nancy Schaap.
Due to the current pandemic, there will be no services. In
lieu of flowers, watch a Badger game and toast a good man.
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