Ronald L. Toro

Ronald L. Toro---November 19, 1933 - February 10, 2025

Ron is preceded in death by his wife Connie, parents- Theodore and Emily Toro as well as a younger brother, Richard. Ron also has two sisters, Audrey Moede (Larry) and Kathy Marsh as well as a brother-in-law, Dennis (Sue). Ron and Connie were the proud parents of 4 children: Larry, Terri Lindner (Dennis), Tom (Ann) and Daniel. He is also the proud Grandpa of Joe Lindner (Nikki), Mandy James (Josh), Jacob Toro, Ian Toro, Izaak Toro and Jared Toro (Leah). Great-grandfather of Lyla James, Jax James and Junie Toro. Further survived by extended family members and amazing friends.

Ron and Connie were married on June 16, 1956. Ron was in the U.S. Army at the time at Fort Mead, in Maryland. At Fort Mead Ron and Connie gave birth to their first son, Larry- who eventually became Ron's caregiver for the final 5 years of his wonderful life.

Ron was an amazing artist, which was just a hobby- yet he did utilize his skills for many side jobs. He did drawings for the Niss Furniture ads in the Milwaukee Journal, stationery designs for several clubs/organizations, made name-signs to go with lake communities indicating the names of each home on the lake, painted several garage doors with beautiful outdoor scenic designs and much more. After retirement he took a side job for a concrete company that made outdoor lawn ornaments. Ron would carve in concrete the initial design. They would then use this original to create the mold in order to mass produce the item. His favorite piece was a large laying lion of which he received two samples that proudly stood in his front yard at his home on 51st Street in Franklin.

Utilizing his artistic talent, Ron became a Draftsman by trade. During his career, CAD systems were not available and computers were nowhere near as sophisticated as they are today, therefore all his draftsman work was done by hand.

In his free time Ron was an accomplished musician and played several instruments. His ultimate favorite was the accordion. He loved to "Jam" as he called it, with other musicians at various bars, restaurants, parties and especially the Moose Lodge. His favorite style of music was the polka.

Visitation at St. James Catholic Church, 7219 S. 27th St., Franklin, on Saturday, February 22 from 9:30 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Private entombment at Arlington Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Parkinson's Foundation appreciated