Kilps, Ronald Richard

Ronald (Ron) Kilps, 68, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Ron was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 26, 1956, to Richard and Nancy Kilps. He received an Associates Degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and worked in this field until his retirement in 2020. He married his soulmate, Megan (Malkowski), on November 3, 1984 and had 3 beautiful children, Emily, Daniel, and Maddie. 

The foundation of Ron’s life was his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, which was evident to all who knew him. He was an amazing dad, devoted husband, entertaining grandpa, and loyal friend. His sense of humor was like no other (although often inappropriate) and he had the ability to make anyone laugh. Ron's passion was going up to “The Shack” with Pappo and his other close friends. Although hunting and fishing were the main reason for going up to “The Shack”, they were also always able to fit in a "couple hours” at Lake of the Torches and Billy Bob’s. Ron coached all of his kids in various sports and especially enjoyed his time as a soccer coach for the Oak Creek Ladybugs, where he was admired and respected by all of the players. He was an avid Brewers, Bucks, and Packers fan. Ron was a "Mr. Fix-It”; there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He was truly selfless. He always volunteered to help others but would never ask for help from anyone else.

Ron is survived by his 7 siblings, Robert, Nancy, Keith, Joanne, Jackie, Richard, and Janet; his wife Megan; his 3 children, Emily (Eric) Kilps, Daniel (Mariah) Kilps, and Maddie (Chris) Bournelis; and 6 grandchildren, Lily, Emmett, Scottie, Zoey, Murphy, and Callie. His grandchildren were the light of his life. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Thursday, October 9, 2025 starting at 3 pm at the Oak Creek Lions Club located at 9327 S Shepard Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154.