

Roger Hron
July 30, 1948 - November 12, 2025
Obituary
Madison - Roger Lee Hron passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on July 30, 1948, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Henry B. Hron and Lilah J. Watson.
A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Roger graduated from Madison La Follette High School. He dedicated his professional life to the craft of upholstery, where his skill and attention to detail earned him great respect in his trade. Roger was the proud owner of Hron Upholstery for 40 years.
Roger was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of many local bass clubs and was also involved with the Madison Fishing Expo for 30 years. For many years, he also mentored and sponsored people in AA. Roger was a devoted family man. He had a great love for his family especially his grandchildren and his two great granddaughters. He found great joy in attending their sporting events and rooting them all on.
Roger is survived by his wife Sharon; children, Donald (Jessica) Hron, Patricia (Charles) Giese, Joseph (Becky) Spaeth and Alice (Ken) Williams; step children, Todd (Kristen) Sailor and Kurt Sailor; grandchildren, Matthew Hron, McKenzie (Evan) Strait, Anthony Williams, Katlyn Williams, Logan (Hannah) Hron, Emily Hron, Mason Spaeth and Marshall Spaeth; step granddaughter, Maria Sailor; great granddaughters, Lila Strait and Lillian Strait; sister, Sharon Wood; and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Bernard Hron.
A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will take place at the funeral home from 5:00pm until the time of service. To view this obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N Sherman Ave
608-249-8257
Events
Visitation
Wed Nov 19, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Ryan Funeral Home - Madison East • 2418 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, Madison, WI 53704
Funeral Service
Wed Nov 19, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Ryan Funeral Home - Madison East • 2418 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, Madison, WI 53704
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Charlie Goodson
Friend •
Although for many years I would see Roger at Bucky Bass, Thursday Child, and Badger Childhood Network Bass Classic. We would always have time to talk and catch up. I would always see Roger at The Madison Fishing Expo. RIP Roger you will be missed.
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Bud Hauser
Friend •
We have not been in contact for awhile but I lost a great friend. Sharon, Don, the whole family thank you for sharing him with me and know that my thoughts and strength are with you. Bud Hauser
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Malchow Laurie
Family •
I remember a time that Roger took me night huntung for coon with dog's. We ran for hours in the dark woods lustening for the dogs barking in the night. Riger lived the oyt doors and hunting.
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Sue Davidson
Friend •
Patti, so sorry for the loss of UR Dad, may his precious soul rest in peace. I knew U at apt in Monona