Jon Aaronson

Madison – Jon Aaronson, age 83, died on February 6, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Jon was born on December 10, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Irving and Freda Greenbaum Aaronson. Upon graduating from Erasmus Hall High School, he attended Harpur College (BA), Michigan State University (MA), and UW-Madison (PhD). 

Jon is survived by his wife Jane, son David Aaronson and his daughters Mia and Carmen; son Joe (Roxy) Aaronson and their children Aaliyah and Dalilah; stepsons Garth (Tamie) Langhammer and their children Evin and Triese; Gavin Langhammer and his sons Jude, Charlie, and Noah; and dear friends Lorna Aaronson and Jim Klancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents Irving and Freda, and his second wife, Judy Neal.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY, 900 University Bay Drive in Madison with a reception following the service. 

I lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to the ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, or Planned Parenthood.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

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Madison (608) 249-6666

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