Ralph Ernest Zesiger Age 90 of Exeland, WI died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center Rice Lake, WI surrounded by family.

He was born September 25, 1929 in Exeland to Ernest and Elsie (Busse) Zesiger. When Ralph was young he worked on large grain farms out west, he then was a big equipment operator for Koshak Construction, something he was very proud of and spoke about often. The rest of his life was operating “Sunset Ranch” the family farm with his brother Malcom Zesiger.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Aaron (Glenda) Zesiger and Royce (Audrey) Zesiger; 2 sisters, Vera (Frank) Burhite and Melody Odee, one sister-in-law Frances (Fenby) Zesiger; many nephews and nieces.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Vonnie (Irish) Zesiger, and two brothers Hank and Malcom Zesiger and a brother-in-law Donald Odee.

Memorial will be held Sunday, June14, 2020 from 2-5PM at the Meteor Town Hall.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is in charge of the arrangements. 

Last Update: Jun 09, 2020 10:07 am CDT