Ronald E. Klos, 57, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004 at the VA Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born on July 5, 1947 in Ozaukee County, the son of the late Norbert and Clarita (Mueller) Klos, and on June 13, 1970, he was united in marriage to Rose Ann Lochen at Holy Trinity Church in Newburg.

Ronald was in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam veteran.

He was self-employed, owning Rozon Vending, a food service, for 25 years, and also worked at Pick ‘n Save.

Ronald was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend, and was an avid bowler and fisherman.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Rose Ann; a daughter, Michelle (friend Adam Gonzalez) of West Bend; two brothers, Roger of Cedar Grove and Donald of West Bend; a sister, Carol (Steve) Risch of Random Lake; two sisters-in-law, Rachel (Louis) Vorpahl and Rita Loch, both of West bend; two brothers-in-law, Roy (Lois) Lochen and David (Kathy) Lochen, both of West Bend; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death was a brother-in-law, Paul Lochen.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, West Bend, followed by a Mass.

Visitation with the family will be at the church on Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Per Ronald’s request, his body was donated to the Medial College of Wisconsin.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the VA Veterans Hospital for their care of Ronnie.