Francis R. "Ronnie" Kilponen, 77, of Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI from injuries sustained in a car-pedestrian accident in downtown Ironwood on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20.      He was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Ironwood, son of the late John and Martha (Maki) Kilponen, and attended local schools. He was active in community events and often walked the city's streets, as he didn't drive. He cleared sidewalks for downtown business owners throughout the winter months and could often be seen with a shovel over his shoulder, whistling while he walked.      Ronnie was a faithful and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood, where he served as church librarian, shoveled the side walks in the winter months, and brewed coffee every Sunday after services. A 33-year member of the Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club, he was the club's sergeant-at arms on Wednesday meeting days at the Elk & Hound, participated in past Rotary Christmas tree sales, and manned the popcorn wagon during community events and at the Gogebic County Fair for many years. He also sang in the Little Finland Choir, delivered newspapers for the Daily Globe, and was a big Green Bay Packer fan.      Surviving are his sister, Gladys Danowski, of Ironwood; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many cousins.      Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John; and sister, Blanche Steele.      Out of respect for Ronnie's wishes, cremation has taken place.      Memorial services will be held Thursday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5104 E. Margaret St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Wesley "Bo" Baumeister officiating.      Committal will take place at the church, with luncheon to follow in the fellowship hall.      Spring inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.      In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church.      Ronnie's obituary can be viewed online and condolences given to his family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of