Ronald “Rip” Elmer passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Ronald Kerwin Elmer was born on May 8, 1957 to Ralph and Arlene (Berget) Elmer in Amery, WI. He was the fifth out of eight children.

Rip was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Garfield. On March 10, 1984, he was united in marriage to Debra Jean Mork. They made their home in Wanderoos, where he was on the Garfield Fire Department for 45 years. Rip worked a number of jobs, but his last job was with Bending Branches in Osceola.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Arlene; niece, Kelli Elmer; great-niece and nephew, Jenna Kay Boe and Caleb Elmer; sister-in-laws, Bette Elmer and Sharon Elmer; and brother-in-law, Wayne Boe.

Left to mourn are his wife, Debbie of 40 years; brothers and sister, Andy, Mike (Pam), Debbie Boe, Rick (Karen), Tim (Terry), Dan (Sharon), Jeff (Carrie); many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; along with other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be preferred.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Amery, WI with a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Last Update: Dec 30, 2024 1:31 pm CST