Remembering Ron Richards: A Radio Legacy

Longtime WRJN Program Director and Air Personality, Ron Richards, passed away on May 3, 2025.  

Ron began his radio career in 1968 in Mauston, WI, at WRJC.  After six months, he joined KFIZ, in Fond du Lac, then WZUU, now WRIT, in Milwaukee.  He moved on to become Program Director at WNUW, now WMYX, in Milwaukee.  That was followed by stints in Milwaukee radio at WOKY and WRKR, now WKKV, and WISN.  He also served as an announcer at WISN-TV.  After three years at WGBF, in Evansville, IN, he joined WRJN and WHKQ-FM, in Racine, WI, where he would spend 20+ years as Program Director, Operations Director and Air Personality.

Throughout his broadcast career, Ron worked alongside some of the biggest names in radio, all of which praised his talent and professionalism.  He will be missed.