Ronald “Ron” H. Grair of Delavan, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 12, 2026. Ron was born on January 27, 1946, the son of the late Harry and Edna (Hase) Grair.
Ron was a 1964 graduate of DDHS and from there served in the Army from 1965 to 1966 as a Comm Specialist, serving his time in Germany. Ron served on many boards and organizations during his life, including the Delavan Darien School Board, 50-plus years with the Delavan Fire Department, and was still active until his last day; and a member of the American Legion Post 95 for 45 years.
Ron is survived by his wife, Leanne; children, Tim (Alberto Maya) Grair of Milwaukee, Joe (Lee Youngs) Grair of Arizona, Jamie (Steve) Bradley of Arizona; stepchildren, Gavin (Dalia) Reshkus of Delavan, Anja (Kevin) Gast of Elkhorn, Garrick (Haily) Reshkus of Janesville; and grandchildren, Madison & Chase Grair of Arizona, Tanner & Isabella Bradley of Arizona, Vittoria & Liam Reshkus, Alexis, Isabella, McKenna, and Burkleigh Gast.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents; his older brother Richard; and his younger sister Sally.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place for Ron at the American Legion Post 95, 111 S. 2nd Street, Delavan, WI, from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026. Food will be served at 12:00 Noon, and Honors with the Military and the Fire Department will take place at 1:30 pm during the gathering. In Ron’s memory, memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Vets Roll, 1777 Garner Street, South Beloit, IL 61080.
