Ronald Baciak

Hamilton Lakes- Ronald Albert Baciak age 73 of Hamilton Lakes, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born on September 5, 1948 in Norway, the son of the late Albert and Marjorie (Wall) Baciak. Ron graduated from Carmel High School in Mundelein, IL in 1966. He married Margaret “Peg” Canney on December 11, 1976 at St. Anthony’s Church in Gwinn. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2019. Ron had 40 years of racing experience on tracks throughout the Midwest. He started his racing career in drag racing from 1964 to 1967. In 1968 he started oval track, dirt racing in Norway. He was in the sportsman division. Ron then moved to Winged Modified from 1973 to 1977, racing in Michigan and northern Wisconsin on dirt and asphalt tracks. From 1978 to 2003 he raced dirt and asphalt late models throughout the Midwest. In 1980 he was awarded Most Improved Driver, in 1983 he won the Sportsmanship Award. He was the late model B Champion in Escanaba in 1982. Ron always took pride in his car’s appearance. He won best appearing car award in 1983 and in 1985. Ron was a member of the Dickinson County Racing Association, Peninsula Stock Car Association, Door County Racing Association, Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Association and the National Hot Rod Association. In 2017, Ron was inducted into the Norway Speedway Hall of Fame, by the Dickinson Co. Racing Association. Ron also loved western movies and anything to do with westerns. He loved music, especially playing guitar with the youth choir which made him so proud. Enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Ron was a choir member of St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. Choir member, youth choir assistant at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. Along with his wife Peg, Ron was an area coordinator for the United Cerebral Palsy Area Funding Drive. Ron is survived by his fur baby Jesse; many cousins; special friends Brenda Reed, Kathleen Wickman, Willie and Jeanne Goeden, and many other friends. He was preceded in death by his fur babies McBazch, Casey and Shane. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 2 from 10-12 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 12 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Marty Flynn officiating. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Ronald Baciak

September 5, 1948 - August 27, 2022