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Ronald Petrich, 71, of Onalaska, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Ronald was born August 3, 1939 in Houston, TX., the son of William and Lucile Petrich. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ronald has lived in this area for 10 years, prior he has lived in Markham, TX. Matagorda County. Ronald proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he began working as a Pipefitter for Pipefitters Local 211 in Houston, TX. He was a pipefitter for 47 years. Ronald was known as someone who helped others and loved the company of his friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Petrich of Onalaska son and daughterinlaw, Tim and Daphne Petrich of Markham, TX. stepchildren, Amanda Hurta of Onalaska, TX, and Dawn Bordowvsky of Houston, TX, Lee Tipton and wife Heather Tipton of Conroe and Keith Tipton of Alvin, TX. He has 3 grandchildren Kately N. Hurta and Bryce Hurta of Onalaska, TX and Aaron YoungTipton of Poplar Bluff, MO sister and brotherinlaw, Dale and Al Hurt of Houston, TX. He has many nieces and nephews and their families. Ronald was known as a man with a lot of spunk and agitation to his special friends on his block. He will be truly missed by all. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 3 to 4 PM. Pace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com