Ronald J. Tourtillott, age 89, of Milwaukee, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home. Ronald was born on July 28, 1937, in Keshena to the late, LaVern and Rose (Heath) Tourtillott, Sr. He graduated from Shawano High School and attended college in Milwaukee. Ronald served his country proudly in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1962. He had the chance to take the Honor Flight in November 2018 with his son, Ri. On October 19, 1963, Ronald was united in marriage to Juanita Miller at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. He owned Clark Oil and Refining for many years and worked at H&R Block for several years. His passion was umpiring and was able to umpire over 3,000 baseball games in the Milwaukee area. Ronald’s greatest accomplishment was starring in the move Major League as the umpire. He was an avid cribbage player and enjoyed cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers. Ronald was a member of Knights of Columbus in Wauwatosa.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Juanita; children, Jay (Michelle) Tourtillott, Rhonda (Jerry) Hall, Terry (Amy) Tourtillott and Tim (Tara) Tourtillott; daughter-in-law, Christine Tourtillott;12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Renee (John) Stapley and Barbara Tourtillott; sister-in-law, Yolanda Tourtillott; and in-laws, Marshall (Donna) Miller, Judith (Scott) Rodgers and Joe (Jackie) Miller.

Ronald is preceded in death by his son, Ricky Tourtillott; brothers, LaVern (Barbara) Tourtillott, Jr., and Lyle Tourtillott; and parents, Lavern, Sr., and Rose Tourtillott.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday October 26, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with Fr. Juan Tejerero, Jr., officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. Military honors will be conducted by the Veterans of Menominee Nation and the Keshena American Legion at the church following the service. Inurnment will be held at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Cemetery at a later date.