Cuba City, Wisconsin

Ryan M. Petitgoue, 49, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at UW Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2026, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin. A second visitation will be held from 9-10:45 a.m. Monday, August 3 at the church prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Galena Illinois.

Ryan was born on September 21, 1976, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, to Gerald “Jerry” and Joan (Pandow) Petitgoue. Ryan graduated from Cuba City High School in 1995. He then attended University of Dubuque, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management in 1999 and a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 2001.

Ryan worked for Mid-America Management Group in Dubuque, Iowa. He also worked for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association in several capacities, including setting up Twitter and media accounts, and serving as a board member. Ryan proudly coached boys’ high school basketball with his late father, Jerry Petitgoue. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. He especially cherished time spent with his son, Logan, traveling, and trips to Las Vegas. Ryan was an avid fan of Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette University basketball. In his free time, he loved working out and was a self-described foodie. Ryan will be remembered as a “people person” who loved meeting new people and hearing their stories.

Survivors include his son, Logan Petitgoue, Urbandale, IA; his mother, Joan Petitgoue, Cuba City, WI; two siblings, Michele (Scott) Walch, Peachtree Corners, GA, and Mark (Jen Dalsing) Petitgoue, Milwaukee, WI; his godparents, Ann Morrison and John Dotzel; several special nieces and nephews; two great-nieces; and many aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald “Jerry” Petitgoue.

Memorials in Ryan’s name may be sent to Casey-McNett Funeral Home at 123 N. Jackson St., Cuba City, WI 53807.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of UW Hospital, floor B6, especially Kelsey, Leah, Olivia, Hannah and Dr. Aric Hall, for their compassionate care of Ryan.