Ralph Joseph Bergeon, age 86 of Rhinelander, died Jan. 9, 2018, at Ascension Saint Mary’s Hospital.  He was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Rhinelander, to Albert and Victoria (Gauthier) Bergeon of Pine Lake.

Ralph was a member of the Army from 1949-1952 and served two tours of duty in Korea. He then served in the National Guard from 1952-1960.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Linda Bergeon of San Francisco, Calif.; son, Mark (Toni) Bergeon of Green Bay; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Diane (Gene) Bronk, Jane (Tom) Jacobs, Harry (Carol) Bergeon, Richard Bergeon, Vincent Bergeon; other family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Jan. 13, at Calvary Baptist Church in Rhinelander. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church. (Carlson Funeral Home)