Ronald Stanley Jansen, age 73 of New London, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Ronald was born on November 6, 1949 in Kimberly to the late Stanley and Marcella (Ploederl) Jansen. He was united in marriage to Dianne Beach on August 30, 1991 in Oconto County.

Ron was a motorcycle enthusiast, especially for his Harley Davidsons and he was a proud member of the H.O.G., Wolf River Chapter. He retired from Kimberly Clark in 2008. Ron's hobbies included the Wisconsin Off Road Mountain Biking Series and camping at these events. He was an avid sturgeon spearer, through the years he speared nine sturgeon. Ron also found time to grow and harvest a large garden. He enjoyed nothing more than time spent with family and friends, usually while smoking meat, grilling out and many camp fires.

Ron is survived by his wife Dianne; his step-children, Steven (Amy) Beach and Randy (Stacy) Beach; grandchildren, Myles (special friend, Vanessa) Beach and Chloe (special friend, Joseph) Beach; siblings Jerry (Donna) Jansen, Jim (Vicki) Jansen, Randy (Debra) Jansen and Mary (Steve) Colling and in-laws Sandy (Bob) Sahli, Lisa Clement, Jeff (special friend, Cindy) Parker, Brad (special friend, Susan) Parker. Ronald is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close friends and riding buddies, Brad Gasper and Larry Juneau, and also good friends, Jeff Jessogne and Devin Jessonge along with his pets, Harley and Little Jim.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara Gross and her husband Charles; father and mother-in-law, LaVohn and Jean Parker and friend, Larry Siebers.

Per Ron's wishes, a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Please watch our website for time and location.

The family wishes to thank ThedaCare Cancer Center and the staff at ThedaCare Appleton.