Ronald J. “Jimmy” Caldwell, 78, of Neopit, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay following a lengthy illness.
Jimmy was born on Nov. 10, 1937, in Keshena, a son of the late Joseph John and Myrtle (Boivin) Caldwell. He attended school in Shawano. He later entered the United States Navy and served for three years. Upon returning from service he learned to be a welder. He was then employed at the Caterpillar Company and Harnischfeger Corp. as a welder.
He was united in marriage to Vera Elizabeth Caldwell in Shawano. The couple lived in Milwaukee for many years. Following his wife’s death on June 12, 2001, Jimmy retired and later moved to Neopit. He was very mechanical and enjoyed being in the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Jimmy is survived by his children, Sylvia (Dennis) Cannon, of Franklin, Ronald James (Darlene) Caldwell Jr. of Seattle, Washington, Deanda (Delane) Stiff, of Milwaukee, and Lynn Caldwell, of Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren; 11 grandchildren; his brother, Joseph (Helene) Caldwell, of Keshena; his sisters, Rhonda (Eugene) Boivin, of Milwaukee, Jeanine Waupoose, of Neopit, and Mary Ann Helsinger, of Keshena.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Roland, and his sisters, Josephine, Janet, Janice and Rosie.
A graveside service for Ronald James Caldwell will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Neopit. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation. Relatives and friends may call at the Menominee Community Center in Neopit after 4 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, until the time of service.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.
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