RICHARD A. TRONES

RICHARD A. TRONES

     Richard A. Trones, 86, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away Sept. 30, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home.

     He was born April 21, 1938, in Black River Falls, and attended school there until his family moved to North Dakota when he was 15 years old. He graduated from Tioga North Dakota High School and enlisted in the Air Force where he trained as a cryptographer. During that time, he met the love of his life, Rosalie Kovacs, and they were married in 1959. 

     After being honorably discharged, Richard and Rosalie moved to North Dakota where he subsequently trained to be a diesel mechanic. After working in North Dakota and Illinois, they returned to North Dakota until Richard’s retirement. In 2014, they decided to move back to Black River Falls.

     Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and True Edna (Thorne) Trones; and siblings Howard, Sam, Albert, Peggy (Shirley), Irene (Beck) and Albertine (Almer). 

     He is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie; and their children, Faith and Michael; grandchildren Cody, Steven, Christopher, Max and Rosalie; three great-grandchildren, Amirah, Alaya and Paisley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

     There are no services scheduled at this time.

     Buswell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.