Ronald Ascheman

Ronald Ascheman, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Benson, Minnesota, on June 21, 2025, surrounded by love and family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26 from 5-7:00 PM at St. Francis Catholic Church with a prayer service at 4:30 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Ronald Edward Ascheman was born to Henry and Rose Ascheman and a large family which included 13 brothers and Sisters. He spoke very fondly of growing up in Fairfield Township and going to Appleton High School. Ron met Donna at the Fiesta Ballroom in Montevideo. They were married at 21 years old. They moved to Bloomington and had 3 children (Mark, Dan, and Denise) while they lived there. While there Ron worked for Opus Construction as a Construction worker. Ron moved back with his 3 kids and wife to Danvers where he started his new business Ascheman Oil, which has been in business for 59 years. While in Danvers they had 3 additional Kids (Tim, Tom and Tricia). In 1989, he bought Ascheman Propane. It is a family business where he worked very closely with his sons Mark and Dan, daughter Denise , sonin-law Dave. In addition, He also had the pleasure of working with his Nephew Bill and Grandson Mason. Ron has retired and now resides in Benson.

Ron was a devoted husband, proud father, loving grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many. He shared 62 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Donna Wersinger, and together they raised six children: Mark (Laura) Ascheman, Dan (Karen) Ascheman, Denise (Dave) Fath, Tim (Diane) Ascheman, Tom (Staci) Ascheman, and Tricia. His legacy lives on through his beloved grandchildren: Jessica (Wes) Stettner, Mason (Trisha) Ascheman, Brandon (Laura) Ascheman, Paxton (Breanne Eng) Ascheman, Nathan (Emily) Ascheman, Madison (Kyle) Fischer, Nicole (Cole) Vergin, MaCartney Ascheman, Brady (Emma) Ascheman, Jacob Fath, and Dylan Ascheman—each one a special source of pride and joy. A true family man at heart, Ron’s greatest passion was simply being with those he loved. Whether it was telling stories, lending a hand, or quietly showing up when it mattered most, his presence was always a comfort. Ron owned and operated Ascheman Oil and Propane, where he built not just a business, but a reputation for kindness, hard work, and integrity. A man of strong Catholic faith, he lived his values humbly and consistently, with a deep appreciation for life’s simple blessings. Ron wore many hats in his life—and he wore each one with pride. He served in the Army National Guard, was a longtime member of the Danvers Fire Department, and gave back to his community through years of service on the Danvers City Council. He also shared his faith as a youth minister and served on the church council, always leading with kindness, humility, and a heart for others.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Donna; his six children; eleven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Bernice Wente and Rita Johnson; brothers-in-law, Virgil Mesenbrink and Jim McRoberts; and sister-in-law, Connie Ascheman. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Rose Ascheman, and his siblings (spouses) Richard (Margaret, Liz) Ascheman, Harold (Ann) Ascheman, Rose Ann McRoberts, Melvin (Margo) Ascheman, Margie (Merlin) Beyer, Agnes (Franklin) Miller, Carol Mesenbrink, (Don Johnson), (Dave Wente), Baby Girl Triplet Ascheman, Roy Ascheman, and Bob (Diane) Ascheman —no doubt greeting him with open arms, a few jokes, and maybe even a game of cards. 

Those who knew and loved Ron are invited to celebrate his life with a smile, a shared memory, and maybe a good story— just the way he would’ve wanted.