Ronald "Ron" A. Roy

We pay tribute to the life of Ronald "Ron" A. Roy, a man of courage, strength, and unwavering dedication, Ron raced his final lap on October 31, 2025, with his pit crew by his side. He was born August 3, 1947, in Stevens Point, WI, USA. He attended Oconomowoc High School.

Ron, a highly decorated war hero and devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. His life was a tapestry of memorable moments, woven together by his love for his family, his passion for hunting and fishing, and his enduring love for racing which spanned over three decades.

Ronald's life was marked by his resolute spirit and a remarkable commitment to serving his country. He joined the United States Army on October 17, 1966, assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion of the 9th Infantry Division's 60th Infantry as a M60 Machine Gunner. His courage in the face of danger was recognized through numerous awards, including 3 Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, the Bronze Star of Valor, the Combat Infantry Badge, a National Defense Service Medal, 2 Marksman pins for rifle, pistol and machine gun, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and an Air Medal. Upon his return, Ron applied his remarkable work ethic to various trades, including construction, the railroad, and as an auto body technician, earning an associate's degree in auto body repair and mechanics.

Ronald is survived by his daughters Ashley Davis, Amber Vollert, Logan Roy, Lisa (Dean) Knueppel, Debbie Roy, his son Jason (Renee) Roy, his brother Darrell (Debbie) Roy, sister Linda Roy; grandchildren, Season Roy, Lucas Knueppel, Steven Sweet, Brock Roy, Elizabeth Knueppel, Caleb Roy, Landon Roy, Ayden Sweet, Gavyn Sweet, Rileigh Vollert, Rylen Sweet, Abel Vollert, Leiten Schaetzka, Grayson Alexander, Lainey Roy and Oliver Alexander; 5 great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Dane, Miranda, Acker and Kennedy, 1 great great grandchild, Amani and an unofficial son, Trenten Schaetzka. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Arlene Roy, and his brother Gary Roy.

A visitation will be held at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, 54494, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. CST. The memorial service will follow at 2:00pm CST.

We invite all who knew Ron to share their memories and upload photos to his memorial page, to celebrate a life truly lived. His legacy of bravery, resilience, and the love he had for his family and country will live on in our hearts. Please join us in commemorating a life well-lived and a man greatly loved.