RONALD “RON” JOSEPH LEMIRE, 89, of Menominee passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Rennes East in Peshtigo, WI. He was born on November 21, 1936, in Menominee to the late Clarence and Doris (Larsen) Lemire. Following graduation from Menominee High School in 1955, Ron entered the United States Army. While in the military, he married the former Sandra Bromund on December 31, 1957, at Lourdes Catholic Church in Marinette. After the military, Ron worked at Ansul for 30 years. He was a part of the VFW, as well as being a part of the Moose Lodge. Ron enjoyed gardening, doing yard work, building houses, bowling, music and dancing along with traveling to places such as Hawaii, Arizona, Germany, and visiting his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Oregon, Iowa and lower Michigan.
Ron is survived by his wife of 67 years: Sandra; daughter: Terri (Jeffrey) Paasch of Quinnesec, MI; son: Ron Lemire of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren: Brandon Bretl of Grants Pass, OR, Breanna Shaffer of Spring Lake, MI, Emily Lemire and Matthew Lemire of Dubuque, IA; great-grandchildren: Ryder and Luca Bretl of Grants Pass, OR, and Elliana and Penelope Shaffer of Spring Lake, MI; brothers: Richard (Delores) Lemire of Menominee and Donald (Ruth) Lemire of Apache Junction, AZ; sister-in-law: Gloria Lemire of Mesa, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother John Lemire; great-grandson Cameron Bretl; and daughter-in-law Nancy Lemire.
In keeping with Ron’s wishes, private family services will be held. Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the Lemire family with arrangements.
