Ronald Gregory Markon

Ronald Gregory Markon, 82, longtime Maple, WI resident, passed away surrounded by loving family on August 20, 2025 at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior in February, 1943 to Joseph and Louise (Granquist) Markon.

He married Audrey Parenteau in 1966, and they celebrated 59 years together.

Ron served his country honorably as an Aircraft Ground Equipment Repairman with the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing of the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Vietnam and Duluth.

After his discharge from the Air Force, Ron was employed by the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads as an electrician. Later on, as General Chairman of System Council 16 for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, he served on the Federal Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. He served as the Assistant Chief of the Parkland Volunteer Fire Department. He was a founding member of the Stuntz Township, MN Volunteer Fire Department.  He served as president of both the Maple Telephone Company and Cooperative Services in Maple. He was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Superior Council 499.

As an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing were some of his favorite activities.  His love of the outdoors lives on in his children and grandchildren who continue to hunt, fish, camp and explore throughout the U.S. One of his favorite pastimes was playing cards with family and friends.

Ron is survived by his wife, Audrey; children: Matthew (Lynda) Markon, Rice Lake, MN, Joel Markon, South Range, WI, Tamara (Larry) Brown, Maple, WI, and Randall Markon, Maple, WI; grandchildren: Jessica Brown, Amanda (Rob) Bruening, Justin (Katy) Markon, Joseph (Alyssa Walli) Markon, Nathan (Kelsey) Markon, Steven (Hannah) Markon, Ryan Cauchon, and Natalie Markon; great-grandchildren: Louis Markon, Julianna Bruening, James Markon, and James Bruening; brothers George (Elaine) Markon and John (Ilza) Markon; sisters, Marjorie Markon and Francine Cieslicki, along with nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

Knights of Columbus, Superior Council 499 Honor Guard will attend the casket and pray the rosary prior to visitation. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM on September 15, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 11648 E County Road B, Lake Nebagamon, WI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM.

Military honors will be accorded by the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post #435 Honor Guard following Mass.

A luncheon will be held at St. Anthony-Lake Nebagamon Parish Center following Mass and military honors.

Burial will be at St. Anne Cemetery in Blueberry, WI.

Memorials in Ron’s name may be sent to the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, 305 E 2nd St, Superior, WI 54880, bongcenter.com/donate, or Rural Care and Share Food Shelf, PO Box 62, Brule, WI 54820.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E 5th Street in Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit www.lenroot-maetzold.com.