Ronald “Bo” Walsh, age 68, passed away January 29, 2019 at his home in Madison. He was born May 17, 1950 in Raton, New Mexico the son of Roy and Rosalie (Ortiz) Walsh.
Bo was a senior design engineer at MK-Ferguson Group. In his younger years he enjoyed static line and free fall skydiving. He loved nice cars and enjoyed working on his souped-up Chevy, as well as riding his Harley. He enjoyed any sort of tinkering, and though challenged with MS, he always found ways to get things done.
He is survived by his mother, Lee Walsh; sisters, Donna Nozza and Kerry Walsh; brother Kenny Walsh; nephews Tyler (Brittany Della-Serra) Kokal; Garett (Jennifer) Kokal; nieces Amber (Michael Bryan) Kokal, Tina (Steven) Dougherty, Michelle (Edward) Gonzalez and Pamela (Ryan) Sabo; his longtime love of 34 years Ellen “Ellie” Knox Dare; and many loved extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Roy, maternal grandparents Leopold and Louise Ortiz; Uncle Leo; brother-in-law Tom Nozza.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Monday, February 11, 2019 at St Cyprian Catholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Road in Perry with Father George Kusy celebrating. Friends may call at the church from 10 am to 11 am before Mass.
The family asks, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National MS Society, PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or www.NMSS.org.
The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison, is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com