Ronald “Ronnie” Dukes, 73, of Clermont, FL (formerly Horicon), passed away peacefully with his family by his side the evening of July 3, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice, Clermont, FL, following a short battle with his third bout of cancer.
He was born on July 4, 1951, in Toledo, OH, to the late Newton and late Jennie (Richardson) Dukes. He spent his early childhood in New York, moving to Wisconsin in 1961.
Ronnie was a graduate of Horicon High School’s class of 1969. He also graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from Marian College in 2003. Over the years, he worked for Gardner Manufacturing, Wagner Casters and Wheels, Albion and Blickle.
He married the love of his life, Diane Bradell, on November 1, 1980, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Green Bay Packers (he was a proud shareholder) and the New York Yankees. He excelled in golf (proud of his four Club Championships and his two Hole in Ones) and bowling (proud of his 299 game.)
He was a family man who loved his two children and five grandchildren. He enjoyed spending his time with family, especially at Disney World and was able to live his dream living in Florida the past five years.
He was an active member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Clermont, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 44+ years, Diane; his children, Kimberly (Kevin) Rohloff and Roddy (Anneliese) Dukes; his grandchildren, Abigail Kranig, Brynn Rohloff, Caitlin Rohloff, Greyson Dukes and Adeline Dukes; his sister, Debra (Wes) Lindert; as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darlene Riese; and brother, Todd Dukes; as well as father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Eunice Bradell and other relatives.
He will always be our Superstar!
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 29 @ 11:00 AM
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
13600 Caspian Lane
Clermont, FL 34711
Celebration of Life in Wisconsin: Monday, Aug. 4 @ 2:00 PM
Horicon American Legion
735 S Hubbard St
Horicon, WI 53032
