Obituaries
May 20, 2025

Gene Ronald Paterra – Tomah, Wis., formerly of Monessen

We celebrate the life of a devoted husband, father, and proud son of Italian immigrants whose legacy lives on in the countless ways he gave, taught, and loved. Gene Ronald Paterra, affectionately known as Ron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 87, in Tomah, Wis. He was born on July 3, 1937, in Monessen. He met the love of his life at a high school dance, a spark that would lead to a lifelong partnership built on shared laughter, devotion, and plenty of home-cooked m...

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