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Ronald "Ron" Evenstad

September 18, 1930 ~ October 14, 2025

Born in: Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in: Treasure Island, Florida

Ronald “Ron” Evenstad, age 95, of Treasure Island, Florida, passed away peacefully at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, North Dakota on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Ron was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 18, 1930, to Owen and Myrtle Evenstad and attended Fargo Central High School before enlisting in the United States Airforce as a mechanic. He served in Frankfurt, Germany during the Berlin Airlift. After serving his country he took advantage of the GI bill.

He was united in marriage to Diane DeJong in 1959.

Ron worked for Bridgeman Creamery, now Deans Foods, retiring after 32 years. He and Diane upon retirement joined their family in Florida. Spending their winters in Treasure Island, Florida and returning to Minnesota to enjoy the summers at their home on Lake Ida.

Ron was preceded in death by his infant son Troy; parents Owen and Myrtle; brothers Wallace and Kenneth; sister Donna Soper; nephew Jeff Soper; along with father- and mother-in-law Eli and Evelyn DeJong.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Diane; son Kirk; daughters Lisa (Brian) Wiley and Susan (Glen) Barhardt; as well as three grandchildren Kali and Chase Wiley and Jenna Vidaud.

Services will be held at a later date.

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